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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,435.76 and 709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,435.76 and 709 is: 977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,435.76 = 709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,435.76 = 709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,435.76 × 709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 1,017,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,953.84/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.64

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