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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.44, 1,436.12 and 708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.44, 1,436.12 and 708.80 is: 978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.44 : 1,436.12 = 708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.44/1,436.12 = 708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.44x = 1,436.12 × 708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.44x = 1,017,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,921.86/1,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.36

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