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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.99, 1,411.49 and 707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.99, 1,411.49 and 707.74 is: 976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.99 : 1,411.49 = 707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.99/1,411.49 = 707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.99x = 1,411.49 × 707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.99x = 998,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,963.19/1,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.51

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