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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.80, 1,396.32 and 701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.80, 1,396.32 and 701.76 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.80 : 1,396.32 = 701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.80/1,396.32 = 701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.80x = 1,396.32 × 701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.80x = 979,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,881.52/1,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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