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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.01, 1,791.21 and 708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.01, 1,791.21 and 708.54 is: 977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.01 : 1,791.21 = 708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.01/1,791.21 = 708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.01x = 1,791.21 × 708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.01x = 1,269,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,143.93/1,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.76

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