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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.22, 1,797.07 and 712.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.22, 1,797.07 and 712.79 is: 983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.22 : 1,797.07 = 712.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.22/1,797.07 = 712.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.22x = 1,797.07 × 712.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.22x = 1,280,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,938.48/1,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.66

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