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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.31, 1,664.86 and 708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.31, 1,664.86 and 708.99 is: 978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.31 : 1,664.86 = 708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.31/1,664.86 = 708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.31x = 1,664.86 × 708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.31x = 1,180,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,369.09/1,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.50

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