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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.03, 1,416.89 and 696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.03, 1,416.89 and 696.33 is: 959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.03 : 1,416.89 = 696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.03/1,416.89 = 696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.03x = 1,416.89 × 696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.03x = 986,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,624.75/1,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.73

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