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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.75, 1,789.52 and 707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.75, 1,789.52 and 707.29 is: 976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.75 : 1,789.52 = 707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.75/1,789.52 = 707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.75x = 1,789.52 × 707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.75x = 1,265,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,701.59/1,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.06

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