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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.82, 1,388.88 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.82, 1,388.88 and 712.98 is: 982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.82 : 1,388.88 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.82/1,388.88 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.82x = 1,388.88 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.82x = 990,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,243.66/1,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.56

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