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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,233.49 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,233.49 and 707.68 is: 977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,233.49 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,233.49 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,233.49 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 872,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,910.04/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.03

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