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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.24, 1,792.96 and 709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.24, 1,792.96 and 709.79 is: 979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.24 : 1,792.96 = 709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.24/1,792.96 = 709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.24x = 1,792.96 × 709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.24x = 1,272,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,614.34/1,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.51

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