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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.24, 1,438.52 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.24, 1,438.52 and 711 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.24 : 1,438.52 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.24/1,438.52 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.24x = 1,438.52 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.24x = 1,022,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,787.72/1,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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