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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.79, 1,790.88 and 708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.79, 1,790.88 and 708.31 is: 977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.79 : 1,790.88 = 708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.79/1,790.88 = 708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.79x = 1,790.88 × 708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.79x = 1,268,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,489.26/1,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.43

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