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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.83, 1,418.95 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.83, 1,418.95 and 697.68 is: 961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.83 : 1,418.95 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.83/1,418.95 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.83x = 1,418.95 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.83x = 989,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,971.29/1,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.29

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