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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.50, 1,432.38 and 688.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.50, 1,432.38 and 688.78 is: 950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.50 : 1,432.38 = 688.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.50/1,432.38 = 688.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.50x = 1,432.38 × 688.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.50x = 986,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,594.70/1,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.93

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