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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.70, 1,790.78 and 708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.70, 1,790.78 and 708.26 is: 977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.70 : 1,790.78 = 708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.70/1,790.78 = 708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.70x = 1,790.78 × 708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.70x = 1,268,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,337.84/1,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.37

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