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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.22, 1,387.23 and 710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.22, 1,387.23 and 710.98 is: 980.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.22 : 1,387.23 = 710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.22/1,387.23 = 710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.22x = 1,387.23 × 710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.22x = 986,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,286.65/1,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.19

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