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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.94, 1,232.80 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.94, 1,232.80 and 707.18 is: 976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.94 : 1,232.80 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.94/1,232.80 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.94x = 1,232.80 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.94x = 871,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,803.57/892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.33

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