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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.40, 1,395.08 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.40, 1,395.08 and 716.52 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.40 : 1,395.08 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.40/1,395.08 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.40x = 1,395.08 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.40x = 999,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,602.72/1,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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