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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.62, 1,434.32 and 684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.62, 1,434.32 and 684.77 is: 945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.62 : 1,434.32 = 684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.62/1,434.32 = 684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.62x = 1,434.32 × 684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.62x = 982,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,168.71/1,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.65

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