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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.31, 1,425.41 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.31, 1,425.41 and 696.52 is: 961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.31 : 1,425.41 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.31/1,425.41 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.31x = 1,425.41 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.31x = 992,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,826.57/1,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.75

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