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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.27, 1,437.75 and 688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.27, 1,437.75 and 688.30 is: 949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.27 : 1,437.75 = 688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.27/1,437.75 = 688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.27x = 1,437.75 × 688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.27x = 989,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,599.73/1,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.47

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