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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045, 1,442.64 and 713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045, 1,442.64 and 713.89 is: 985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045 : 1,442.64 = 713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045/1,442.64 = 713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045x = 1,442.64 × 713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045x = 1,029,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,886.27/1,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.54

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