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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.08, 1,407.06 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.08, 1,407.06 and 710.04 is: 978.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.08 : 1,407.06 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.08/1,407.06 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.08x = 1,407.06 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.08x = 999,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,068.88/1,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.44

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