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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.78, 1,395.38 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.78, 1,395.38 and 697.55 is: 962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.78 : 1,395.38 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.78/1,395.38 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.78x = 1,395.38 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.78x = 973,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,347.32/1,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.01

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