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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.39, 1,779.37 and 699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.39, 1,779.37 and 699.93 is: 965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.39 : 1,779.37 = 699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.39/1,779.37 = 699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.39x = 1,779.37 × 699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.39x = 1,245,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,432.69/1,289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.91

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