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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.95, 1,504.10 and 696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.95, 1,504.10 and 696.77 is: 1,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.95 : 1,504.10 = 696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.95/1,504.10 = 696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.95x = 1,504.10 × 696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.95x = 1,048,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,011.62/1,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.93

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