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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.84, 1,430.76 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.84, 1,430.76 and 687.64 is: 948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.84 : 1,430.76 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.84/1,430.76 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.84x = 1,430.76 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.84x = 983,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,847.81/1,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.89

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