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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.67, 1,779.75 and 700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.67, 1,779.75 and 700.22 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.67 : 1,779.75 = 700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.67/1,779.75 = 700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.67x = 1,779.75 × 700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.67x = 1,246,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,214.02/1,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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