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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.39, 1,702.08 and 709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.39, 1,702.08 and 709.42 is: 979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.39 : 1,702.08 = 709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.39/1,702.08 = 709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.39x = 1,702.08 × 709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.39x = 1,207,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,492.08/1,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.00

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