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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.95, 1,701.48 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.95, 1,701.48 and 708.98 is: 978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.95 : 1,701.48 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.95/1,701.48 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.95x = 1,701.48 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.95x = 1,206,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,319.41/1,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.40

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