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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.82 and 710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.82 and 710.38 is: 980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,390.82 = 710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,390.82 = 710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,390.82 × 710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 988,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,010.71/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.48

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