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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.07, 1,788.58 and 706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.07, 1,788.58 and 706.61 is: 975.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.07 : 1,788.58 = 706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.07/1,788.58 = 706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.07x = 1,788.58 × 706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.07x = 1,263,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,833.87/1,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.13

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