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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,429.99 and 682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,429.99 and 682.64 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,429.99 = 682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,429.99 = 682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,429.99 × 682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 976,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,168.37/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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