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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.69, 1,395.63 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.69, 1,395.63 and 697.28 is: 961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.69 : 1,395.63 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.69/1,395.63 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.69x = 1,395.63 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.69x = 973,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,137.91/1,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.89

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