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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.99, 1,794.00 and 710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.99, 1,794.00 and 710.54 is: 980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.99 : 1,794.00 = 710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.99/1,794.00 = 710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.99x = 1,794.00 × 710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.99x = 1,274,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,696.24/1,299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.54

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