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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,416.84 and 696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,416.84 and 696.23 is: 959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,416.84 = 696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,416.84 = 696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,416.84 × 696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 986,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,446.51/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.65

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