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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,232.82 and 706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,232.82 and 706.92 is: 975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,232.82 = 706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,232.82 = 706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,232.82 × 706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 871,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,505.11/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.10

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