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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,446.48 and 716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,446.48 and 716.68 is: 989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,446.48 = 716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,446.48 = 716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,446.48 × 716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 1,036,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,663.29/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.41

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