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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.24, 1,708.64 and 678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.24, 1,708.64 and 678.68 is: 936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.24 : 1,708.64 = 678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.24/1,708.64 = 678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.24x = 1,708.64 × 678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.24x = 1,159,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,607.86/1,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.50

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