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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.72, 1,437.82 and 687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.72, 1,437.82 and 687.71 is: 949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.72 : 1,437.82 = 687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.72/1,437.82 = 687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.72x = 1,437.82 × 687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.72x = 988,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,803.19/1,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.20

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