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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.35, 1,422.07 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.35, 1,422.07 and 699.99 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.35 : 1,422.07 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.35/1,422.07 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.35x = 1,422.07 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.35x = 995,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,434.78/1,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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