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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.23, 1,432.96 and 707.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.23, 1,432.96 and 707.85 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.23 : 1,432.96 = 707.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.23/1,432.96 = 707.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.23x = 1,432.96 × 707.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.23x = 1,014,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,320.74/1,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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