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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.44, 1,433.67 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.44, 1,433.67 and 707.28 is: 975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.44 : 1,433.67 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.44/1,433.67 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.44x = 1,433.67 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.44x = 1,014,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,006.12/1,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.53

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