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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.77, 1,793.71 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.77, 1,793.71 and 710.34 is: 980.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.77 : 1,793.71 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.77/1,793.71 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.77x = 1,793.71 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.77x = 1,274,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,143.96/1,299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.28

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