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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.76, 1,700 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.76, 1,700 and 708 is: 977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.76 : 1,700 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.76/1,700 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.76x = 1,700 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.76x = 1,203,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,600/1,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.14

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