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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.98, 1,431.09 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.98, 1,431.09 and 687.42 is: 948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.98 : 1,431.09 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.98/1,431.09 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.98x = 1,431.09 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.98x = 983,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,759.89/1,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.68

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