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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.71, 1,789.40 and 707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.71, 1,789.40 and 707.23 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.71 : 1,789.40 = 707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.71/1,789.40 = 707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.71x = 1,789.40 × 707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.71x = 1,265,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,517.36/1,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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