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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.01, 1,802.25 and 716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.01, 1,802.25 and 716.54 is: 988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.01 : 1,802.25 = 716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.01/1,802.25 = 716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.01x = 1,802.25 × 716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.01x = 1,291,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,375.20/1,306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.79

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