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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.80, 1,797.84 and 713.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.80, 1,797.84 and 713.33 is: 984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.80 : 1,797.84 = 713.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.80/1,797.84 = 713.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.80x = 1,797.84 × 713.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.80x = 1,282,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,444.22/1,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.38

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