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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.30, 1,701.86 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.30, 1,701.86 and 709.41 is: 978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.30 : 1,701.86 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.30/1,701.86 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.30x = 1,701.86 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.30x = 1,207,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,312.96/1,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.93

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