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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.63, 1,388.67 and 712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.63, 1,388.67 and 712.06 is: 982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.63 : 1,388.67 = 712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.63/1,388.67 = 712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.63x = 1,388.67 × 712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.63x = 988,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,809.42/1,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.30

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