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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.22, 1,663.23 and 707.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.22, 1,663.23 and 707.79 is: 976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.22 : 1,663.23 = 707.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.22/1,663.23 = 707.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.22x = 1,663.23 × 707.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.22x = 1,177,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,217.56/1,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.77

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