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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.10, 1,233.77 and 708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.10, 1,233.77 and 708.06 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.10 : 1,233.77 = 708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.10/1,233.77 = 708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.10x = 1,233.77 × 708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.10x = 873,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,583.19/894.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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