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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.32, 1,410.45 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.32, 1,410.45 and 707.40 is: 976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.32 : 1,410.45 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.32/1,410.45 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.32x = 1,410.45 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.32x = 997,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,752.33/1,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.92

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