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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.87, 1,232.60 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.87, 1,232.60 and 707.06 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.87 : 1,232.60 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.87/1,232.60 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.87x = 1,232.60 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.87x = 871,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,522.16/893.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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