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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.91, 1,407.93 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.91, 1,407.93 and 688.72 is: 949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.91 : 1,407.93 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.91/1,407.93 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.91x = 1,407.93 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.91x = 969,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,669.55/1,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.81

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