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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.80, 1,385.41 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.80, 1,385.41 and 710.56 is: 978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.80 : 1,385.41 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.80/1,385.41 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.80x = 1,385.41 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.80x = 984,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,408.23/1,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.73

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