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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.90, 1,439.68 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.90, 1,439.68 and 707.22 is: 976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.90 : 1,439.68 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.90/1,439.68 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.90x = 1,439.68 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.90x = 1,018,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,166.95/1,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.28

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