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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.21 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.21 and 707.40 is: 975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.10 : 1,433.21 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.10/1,433.21 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.10x = 1,433.21 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.10x = 1,013,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,849.22/1,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.70

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