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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.94, 1,388.34 and 712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.94, 1,388.34 and 712.68 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.94 : 1,388.34 = 712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.94/1,388.34 = 712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.94x = 1,388.34 × 712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.94x = 989,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,442.15/1,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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