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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.89, 1,802.06 and 716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.89, 1,802.06 and 716.41 is: 988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.89 : 1,802.06 = 716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.89/1,802.06 = 716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.89x = 1,802.06 × 716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.89x = 1,291,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,011.09/1,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.61

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