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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.71, 1,789.43 and 707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.71, 1,789.43 and 707.25 is: 975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.71 : 1,789.43 = 707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.71/1,789.43 = 707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.71x = 1,789.43 × 707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.71x = 1,265,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,570.83/1,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.99

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