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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.50 and 710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.50 and 710.86 is: 980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.93 : 1,444.50 = 710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.93/1,444.50 = 710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.93x = 1,444.50 × 710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.93x = 1,026,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,837.27/1,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.81

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