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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,214.17 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,214.17 and 708.20 is: 972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,214.17 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,214.17 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,214.17 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 859,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,875.19/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.49

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