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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.97, 1,147.47 and 708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.97, 1,147.47 and 708.04 is: 976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.97 : 1,147.47 = 708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.97/1,147.47 = 708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.97x = 1,147.47 × 708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.97x = 812,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,454.66/831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.54

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