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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.44, 1,804.22 and 709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.44, 1,804.22 and 709.91 is: 979.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.44 : 1,804.22 = 709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.44/1,804.22 = 709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.44x = 1,804.22 × 709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.44x = 1,280,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,821.25/1,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.64

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