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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.64 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.64 and 694.56 is: 958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.64 : 1,439.64 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.64/1,439.64 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.64x = 1,439.64 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.64x = 999,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,916.36/1,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.10

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