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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.99, 1,791.23 and 708.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.99, 1,791.23 and 708.53 is: 977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.99 : 1,791.23 = 708.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.99/1,791.23 = 708.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.99x = 1,791.23 × 708.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.99x = 1,269,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,140.19/1,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.77

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