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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.56, 1,793.38 and 710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.56, 1,793.38 and 710.09 is: 979.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.56 : 1,793.38 = 710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.56/1,793.38 = 710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.56x = 1,793.38 × 710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.56x = 1,273,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,461.20/1,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.92

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