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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.24, 1,407.44 and 688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.24, 1,407.44 and 688.77 is: 950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.24 : 1,407.44 = 688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.24/1,407.44 = 688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.24x = 1,407.44 × 688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.24x = 969,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,395.41/1,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.17

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