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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.42, 1,791.84 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.42, 1,791.84 and 708.98 is: 978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.42 : 1,791.84 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.42/1,791.84 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.42x = 1,791.84 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.42x = 1,270,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,378.72/1,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.40

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