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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,087.98 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,087.98 and 710.46 is: 979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,087.98 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,087.98 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,087.98 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 772,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,966.27/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.68

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