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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.93, 1,701.37 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.93, 1,701.37 and 708.96 is: 978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.93 : 1,701.37 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.93/1,701.37 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.93x = 1,701.37 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.93x = 1,206,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,203.28/1,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.32

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