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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.59 and 717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.59 and 717.21 is: 989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,396.59 = 717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,396.59 = 717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,396.59 × 717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 1,001,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,641.33/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.92

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