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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.68, 1,385.23 and 710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.68, 1,385.23 and 710.43 is: 978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.68 : 1,385.23 = 710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.68/1,385.23 = 710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.68x = 1,385.23 × 710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.68x = 984,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,108.95/1,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.55

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