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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.99, 1,793.93 and 710.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.99, 1,793.93 and 710.53 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.99 : 1,793.93 = 710.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.99/1,793.93 = 710.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.99x = 1,793.93 × 710.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.99x = 1,274,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,634.38/1,299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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