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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.28, 1,414.37 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.28, 1,414.37 and 693.59 is: 956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.28 : 1,414.37 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.28/1,414.37 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.28x = 1,414.37 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.28x = 980,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,982.35/1,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.79

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