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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.64 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.64 and 700.64 is: 966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.72 : 1,394.64 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.72/1,394.64 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.72x = 1,394.64 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.72x = 977,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,140.57/1,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.78

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