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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.35, 1,417.64 and 695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.35, 1,417.64 and 695.66 is: 959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.35 : 1,417.64 = 695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.35/1,417.64 = 695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.35x = 1,417.64 × 695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.35x = 986,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,184.88/1,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.93

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