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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.42, 1,435.99 and 685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.42, 1,435.99 and 685.72 is: 946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.42 : 1,435.99 = 685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.42/1,435.99 = 685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.42x = 1,435.99 × 685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.42x = 984,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,687.06/1,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.43

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