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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.87, 1,701.29 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.87, 1,701.29 and 708.90 is: 978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.87 : 1,701.29 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.87/1,701.29 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.87x = 1,701.29 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.87x = 1,206,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,040.94/1,232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.24

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