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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.64, 1,779.65 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.64, 1,779.65 and 700.16 is: 966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.64 : 1,779.65 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.64/1,779.65 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.64x = 1,779.65 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.64x = 1,246,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,039.74/1,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.19

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