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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.22, 1,392.25 and 714.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.22, 1,392.25 and 714.65 is: 985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.22 : 1,392.25 = 714.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.22/1,392.25 = 714.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.22x = 1,392.25 × 714.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.22x = 994,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,971.46/1,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.88

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