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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,383.86 and 709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,383.86 and 709.43 is: 977.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,383.86 = 709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,383.86 = 709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,383.86 × 709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 981,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,748.25/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.18

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