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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.32, 1,266 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.32, 1,266 and 708.08 is: 1,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.32 : 1,266 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.32/1,266 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.32x = 1,266 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.32x = 896,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,429.28/843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.98

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