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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,234.67 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,234.67 and 708.56 is: 977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,234.67 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,234.67 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,234.67 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 874,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,837.78/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.07

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