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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.19, 1,386.36 and 711.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.19, 1,386.36 and 711.99 is: 980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.19 : 1,386.36 = 711.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.19/1,386.36 = 711.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.19x = 1,386.36 × 711.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.19x = 987,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,074.46/1,007.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.03

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