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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.36, 1,789.02 and 706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.36, 1,789.02 and 706.95 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.36 : 1,789.02 = 706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.36/1,789.02 = 706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.36x = 1,789.02 × 706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.36x = 1,264,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,747.69/1,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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