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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,234.01 and 708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,234.01 and 708.05 is: 977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,234.01 = 708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,234.01 = 708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,234.01 × 708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 873,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,740.78/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.55

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