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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.65, 1,417.75 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.65, 1,417.75 and 696.96 is: 960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.65 : 1,417.75 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.65/1,417.75 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.65x = 1,417.75 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.65x = 988,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,115.04/1,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.59

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