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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298, 1,791.26 and 708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298, 1,791.26 and 708.58 is: 977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298 : 1,791.26 = 708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298/1,791.26 = 708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298x = 1,791.26 × 708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298x = 1,269,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,251.01/1,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.85

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