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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.31, 1,435.59 and 690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.31, 1,435.59 and 690.75 is: 953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.31 : 1,435.59 = 690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.31/1,435.59 = 690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.31x = 1,435.59 × 690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.31x = 991,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,633.79/1,040.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.21

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