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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,431 and 687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,431 and 687.48 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,431 = 687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,431 = 687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,431 × 687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 983,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,783.88/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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