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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.06, 1,394.02 and 716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.06, 1,394.02 and 716.80 is: 987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.06 : 1,394.02 = 716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.06/1,394.02 = 716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.06x = 1,394.02 × 716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.06x = 999,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,233.54/1,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.33

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