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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.88, 1,791.06 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.88, 1,791.06 and 708.40 is: 977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.88 : 1,791.06 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.88/1,791.06 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.88x = 1,791.06 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.88x = 1,268,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,786.90/1,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.58

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