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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.17, 1,788.68 and 706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.17, 1,788.68 and 706.70 is: 975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.17 : 1,788.68 = 706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.17/1,788.68 = 706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.17x = 1,788.68 × 706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.17x = 1,264,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,066.39/1,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.23

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