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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.75, 1,596.58 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.75, 1,596.58 and 708.75 is: 978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.75 : 1,596.58 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.75/1,596.58 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.75x = 1,596.58 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.75x = 1,131,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,574.30/1,156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.24

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