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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.64, 1,700.76 and 708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.64, 1,700.76 and 708.60 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.64 : 1,700.76 = 708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.64/1,700.76 = 708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.64x = 1,700.76 × 708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.64x = 1,205,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,158.54/1,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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