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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.59, 1,422.71 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.59, 1,422.71 and 699.44 is: 964.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.59 : 1,422.71 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.59/1,422.71 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.59x = 1,422.71 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.59x = 995,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,096.23/1,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.63

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