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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.59, 1,793.43 and 710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.59, 1,793.43 and 710.13 is: 979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.59 : 1,793.43 = 710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.59/1,793.43 = 710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.59x = 1,793.43 × 710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.59x = 1,273,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,568.45/1,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.98

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