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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.44, 1,385.70 and 709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.44, 1,385.70 and 709.96 is: 979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.44 : 1,385.70 = 709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.44/1,385.70 = 709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.44x = 1,385.70 × 709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.44x = 983,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,791.57/1,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.44

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