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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,147.08 and 700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,147.08 and 700.72 is: 966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,147.08 = 700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,147.08 = 700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,147.08 × 700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 803,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,781.90/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.08

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