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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,790.17 and 707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,790.17 and 707.74 is: 976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,790.17 = 707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,790.17 = 707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,790.17 × 707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 1,266,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,968.67/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.68

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