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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.84, 1,779.96 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.84, 1,779.96 and 700.37 is: 966.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.84 : 1,779.96 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.84/1,779.96 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.84x = 1,779.96 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.84x = 1,246,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,635.01/1,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.51

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