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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.80, 1,711.28 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.80, 1,711.28 and 708.98 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.80 : 1,711.28 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.80/1,711.28 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.80x = 1,711.28 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.80x = 1,213,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,268.36/1,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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