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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,382.94 and 707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,382.94 and 707.96 is: 976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,382.94 = 707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,382.94 = 707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,382.94 × 707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 979,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,066.20/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.68

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