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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.36, 1,788.99 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.36, 1,788.99 and 706.91 is: 975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.36 : 1,788.99 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.36/1,788.99 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.36x = 1,788.99 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.36x = 1,264,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,645.98/1,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.54

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