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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.96, 1,793.97 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.96, 1,793.97 and 710.49 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.96 : 1,793.97 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.96/1,793.97 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.96x = 1,793.97 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.96x = 1,274,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,595.67/1,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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