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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.92, 1,386.72 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.92, 1,386.72 and 710.16 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.92 : 1,386.72 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.92/1,386.72 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.92x = 1,386.72 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.92x = 984,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,793.08/1,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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