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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.34, 1,204.14 and 708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.34, 1,204.14 and 708.10 is: 976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.34 : 1,204.14 = 708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.34/1,204.14 = 708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.34x = 1,204.14 × 708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.34x = 852,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,651.53/873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.31

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