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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.72, 1,425.24 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.72, 1,425.24 and 700.68 is: 967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.72 : 1,425.24 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.72/1,425.24 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.72x = 1,425.24 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.72x = 998,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,637.16/1,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.00

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