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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.76, 1,949.01 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.76, 1,949.01 and 477.82 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.76 : 1,949.01 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.76/1,949.01 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.76x = 1,949.01 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.76x = 931,275.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,275.96/1,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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