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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.89, 1,793.86 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.89, 1,793.86 and 710.44 is: 980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.89 : 1,793.86 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.89/1,793.86 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.89x = 1,793.86 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.89x = 1,274,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,429.90/1,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.41

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