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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.35, 1,417.93 and 696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.35, 1,417.93 and 696.99 is: 961.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.35 : 1,417.93 = 696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.35/1,417.93 = 696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.35x = 1,417.93 × 696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.35x = 988,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,283.03/1,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.04

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