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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.24, 1,779.15 and 699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.24, 1,779.15 and 699.77 is: 965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.24 : 1,779.15 = 699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.24/1,779.15 = 699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.24x = 1,779.15 × 699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.24x = 1,244,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,995.80/1,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.68

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