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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.55, 1,793.43 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.55, 1,793.43 and 710.08 is: 979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.55 : 1,793.43 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.55/1,793.43 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.55x = 1,793.43 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.55x = 1,273,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,478.77/1,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.94

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