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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.99, 1,789.85 and 707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.99, 1,789.85 and 707.53 is: 976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.99 : 1,789.85 = 707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.99/1,789.85 = 707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.99x = 1,789.85 × 707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.99x = 1,266,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,367.98/1,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.39

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