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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.28, 1,441.14 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.28, 1,441.14 and 694.72 is: 958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.28 : 1,441.14 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.28/1,441.14 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.28x = 1,441.14 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.28x = 1,001,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,188.78/1,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.74

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