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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.28, 1,469.69 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.28, 1,469.69 and 716.20 is: 988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.28 : 1,469.69 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.28/1,469.69 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.28x = 1,469.69 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.28x = 1,052,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,591.98/1,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.09

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