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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.85, 1,435.86 and 687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.85, 1,435.86 and 687.39 is: 948.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.85 : 1,435.86 = 687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.85/1,435.86 = 687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.85x = 1,435.86 × 687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.85x = 986,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,995.81/1,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.26

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