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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.71 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.71 and 710.92 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.36 : 1,438.71 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.36/1,438.71 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.36x = 1,438.71 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.36x = 1,022,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,807.71/1,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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