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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.96, 1,791.18 and 708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.96, 1,791.18 and 708.50 is: 977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.96 : 1,791.18 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.96/1,791.18 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.96x = 1,791.18 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.96x = 1,269,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,051.03/1,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.73

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