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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.55, 1,791.98 and 709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.55, 1,791.98 and 709.07 is: 978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.55 : 1,791.98 = 709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.55/1,791.98 = 709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.55x = 1,791.98 × 709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.55x = 1,270,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,639.26/1,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.51

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