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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.68, 1,789.32 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.68, 1,789.32 and 707.20 is: 975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.68 : 1,789.32 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.68/1,789.32 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.68x = 1,789.32 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.68x = 1,265,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,405.28/1,296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.88

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