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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,233.66 and 707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,233.66 and 707.80 is: 977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,233.66 = 707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,233.66 = 707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,233.66 × 707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 873,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,184.55/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.20

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