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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.53, 1,432.73 and 688.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.53, 1,432.73 and 688.61 is: 949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.53 : 1,432.73 = 688.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.53/1,432.73 = 688.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.53x = 1,432.73 × 688.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.53x = 986,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,581.60/1,038.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.98

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