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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.43, 1,386.27 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.43, 1,386.27 and 711.18 is: 979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.43 : 1,386.27 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.43/1,386.27 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.43x = 1,386.27 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.43x = 985,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,887.50/1,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.59

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