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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.08, 1,421.58 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.08, 1,421.58 and 698.52 is: 964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.08 : 1,421.58 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.08/1,421.58 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.08x = 1,421.58 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.08x = 993,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,002.06/1,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.00

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