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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.78, 1,416.43 and 695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.78, 1,416.43 and 695.09 is: 958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.78 : 1,416.43 = 695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.78/1,416.43 = 695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.78x = 1,416.43 × 695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.78x = 984,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,546.33/1,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.87

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