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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.62, 1,233.64 and 707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.62, 1,233.64 and 707.81 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.62 : 1,233.64 = 707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.62/1,233.64 = 707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.62x = 1,233.64 × 707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.62x = 873,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,182.73/894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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