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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.26, 1,802.56 and 716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.26, 1,802.56 and 716.68 is: 988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.26 : 1,802.56 = 716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.26/1,802.56 = 716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.26x = 1,802.56 × 716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.26x = 1,291,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,858.70/1,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.98

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