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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.35, 1,385.18 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.35, 1,385.18 and 688.80 is: 950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.35 : 1,385.18 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.35/1,385.18 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.35x = 1,385.18 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.35x = 954,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,120.19/1,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.93

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