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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.12, 1,234.33 and 708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.12, 1,234.33 and 708.31 is: 976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.12 : 1,234.33 = 708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.12/1,234.33 = 708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.12x = 1,234.33 × 708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.12x = 874,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,284.74/895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.72

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