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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.92, 1,702.76 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.92, 1,702.76 and 710.04 is: 979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.92 : 1,702.76 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.92/1,702.76 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.92x = 1,702.76 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.92x = 1,209,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,027.71/1,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.83

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