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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438.49 and 688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438.49 and 688.77 is: 950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.84 : 1,438.49 = 688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.84/1,438.49 = 688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.84x = 1,438.49 × 688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.84x = 990,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,790.48/1,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.09

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