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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.93, 1,441.24 and 689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.93, 1,441.24 and 689.76 is: 952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.93 : 1,441.24 = 689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.93/1,441.24 = 689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.93x = 1,441.24 × 689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.93x = 994,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,107.98/1,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.27

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