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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.36, 1,436.56 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.36, 1,436.56 and 710.56 is: 980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.36 : 1,436.56 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.36/1,436.56 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.36x = 1,436.56 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.36x = 1,020,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,762.07/1,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.22

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