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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.27, 1,791.63 and 708.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.27, 1,791.63 and 708.85 is: 978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.27 : 1,791.63 = 708.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.27/1,791.63 = 708.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.27x = 1,791.63 × 708.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.27x = 1,269,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,996.93/1,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.22

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