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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.33, 1,388.41 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.33, 1,388.41 and 708.66 is: 976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.33 : 1,388.41 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.33/1,388.41 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.33x = 1,388.41 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.33x = 983,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,908.86/1,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.75

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