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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.84, 1,441.36 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.84, 1,441.36 and 691.40 is: 953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.84 : 1,441.36 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.84/1,441.36 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.84x = 1,441.36 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.84x = 996,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,556.30/1,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.79

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