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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.82, 1,779.96 and 700.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.82, 1,779.96 and 700.35 is: 966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.82 : 1,779.96 = 700.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.82/1,779.96 = 700.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.82x = 1,779.96 × 700.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.82x = 1,246,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,591.48/1,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.48

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