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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.44, 1,779.44 and 699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.44, 1,779.44 and 699.98 is: 965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.44 : 1,779.44 = 699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.44/1,779.44 = 699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.44x = 1,779.44 × 699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.44x = 1,245,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,572.41/1,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.98

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