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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.97, 1,438.17 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.97, 1,438.17 and 687.96 is: 949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.97 : 1,438.17 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.97/1,438.17 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.97x = 1,438.17 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.97x = 989,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,403.43/1,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.55

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