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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.58, 1,791.96 and 709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.58, 1,791.96 and 709.10 is: 978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.58 : 1,791.96 = 709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.58/1,791.96 = 709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.58x = 1,791.96 × 709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.58x = 1,270,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,678.84/1,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.51

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