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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108, 1,528.23 and 709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108, 1,528.23 and 709.89 is: 979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108 : 1,528.23 = 709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108/1,528.23 = 709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108x = 1,528.23 × 709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108x = 1,084,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,875.19/1,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.13

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