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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.48, 1,390.70 and 713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.48, 1,390.70 and 713.05 is: 984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.48 : 1,390.70 = 713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.48/1,390.70 = 713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.48x = 1,390.70 × 713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.48x = 991,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,636.94/1,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.27

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