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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.76, 1,701.24 and 708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.76, 1,701.24 and 708.78 is: 978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.76 : 1,701.24 = 708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.76/1,701.24 = 708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.76x = 1,701.24 × 708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.76x = 1,205,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,804.89/1,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.13

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