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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.26, 1,387.86 and 706.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.26, 1,387.86 and 706.98 is: 975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.26 : 1,387.86 = 706.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.26/1,387.86 = 706.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.26x = 1,387.86 × 706.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.26x = 981,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,189.26/1,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.09

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