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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.28, 1,791.61 and 708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.28, 1,791.61 and 708.81 is: 978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.28 : 1,791.61 = 708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.28/1,791.61 = 708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.28x = 1,791.61 × 708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.28x = 1,269,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,911.08/1,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.15

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