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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.30, 1,392.76 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.30, 1,392.76 and 710.64 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.30 : 1,392.76 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.30/1,392.76 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.30x = 1,392.76 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.30x = 989,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,750.97/1,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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