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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,234.66 and 708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,234.66 and 708.57 is: 977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,234.66 = 708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,234.66 = 708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,234.66 × 708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 874,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,843.04/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.06

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