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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.82, 1,385.82 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.82, 1,385.82 and 710.16 is: 979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.82 : 1,385.82 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.82/1,385.82 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.82x = 1,385.82 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.82x = 984,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,153.93/1,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.43

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