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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.38, 1,428.81 and 686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.38, 1,428.81 and 686.72 is: 947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.38 : 1,428.81 = 686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.38/1,428.81 = 686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.38x = 1,428.81 × 686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.38x = 981,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,192.40/1,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.66

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