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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.66, 1,790.78 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.66, 1,790.78 and 708.20 is: 977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.66 : 1,790.78 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.66/1,790.78 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.66x = 1,790.78 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.66x = 1,268,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,230.40/1,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.32

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