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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.65, 1,416.38 and 695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.65, 1,416.38 and 695.96 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.65 : 1,416.38 = 695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.65/1,416.38 = 695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.65x = 1,416.38 × 695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.65x = 985,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,733.26/1,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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