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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.62, 1,232.26 and 706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.62, 1,232.26 and 706.81 is: 974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.62 : 1,232.26 = 706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.62/1,232.26 = 706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.62x = 1,232.26 × 706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.62x = 870,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,968.84/893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.66

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