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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.18, 1,229.04 and 704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.18, 1,229.04 and 704.07 is: 970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.18 : 1,229.04 = 704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.18/1,229.04 = 704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.18x = 1,229.04 × 704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.18x = 865,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,330.19/891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.99

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