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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.32, 1,701.94 and 709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.32, 1,701.94 and 709.32 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.32 : 1,701.94 = 709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.32/1,701.94 = 709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.32x = 1,701.94 × 709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.32x = 1,207,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,220.08/1,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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