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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.84, 1,529.14 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.84, 1,529.14 and 716 is: 987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.84 : 1,529.14 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.84/1,529.14 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.84x = 1,529.14 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.84x = 1,094,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,864.24/1,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.40

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