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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.28, 1,389.98 and 712.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.28, 1,389.98 and 712.94 is: 983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.28 : 1,389.98 = 712.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.28/1,389.98 = 712.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.28x = 1,389.98 × 712.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.28x = 990,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,967.17/1,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.81

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