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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.03, 1,395.73 and 697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.03, 1,395.73 and 697.80 is: 962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.03 : 1,395.73 = 697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.03/1,395.73 = 697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.03x = 1,395.73 × 697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.03x = 973,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,938.65/1,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.36

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