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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.63, 1,789.35 and 707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.63, 1,789.35 and 707.17 is: 975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.63 : 1,789.35 = 707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.63/1,789.35 = 707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.63x = 1,789.35 × 707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.63x = 1,265,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,373.33/1,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.89

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