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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.44, 1,700.78 and 708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.44, 1,700.78 and 708.77 is: 978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.44 : 1,700.78 = 708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.44/1,700.78 = 708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.44x = 1,700.78 × 708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.44x = 1,205,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,462.55/1,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.11

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