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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.65, 1,790.80 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.65, 1,790.80 and 708.24 is: 977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.65 : 1,790.80 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.65/1,790.80 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.65x = 1,790.80 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.65x = 1,268,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,314.42/1,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.39

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