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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.16, 1,417.74 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.16, 1,417.74 and 696.02 is: 959.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.16 : 1,417.74 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.16/1,417.74 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.16x = 1,417.74 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.16x = 986,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,765.70/1,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.74

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