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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.94, 1,702.74 and 710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.94, 1,702.74 and 710.01 is: 979.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.94 : 1,702.74 = 710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.94/1,702.74 = 710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.94x = 1,702.74 × 710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.94x = 1,208,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,962.43/1,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.76

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