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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.96, 1,666.89 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.96, 1,666.89 and 710.80 is: 980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.96 : 1,666.89 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.96/1,666.89 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.96x = 1,666.89 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.96x = 1,184,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,825.41/1,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.85

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