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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.01 and 690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.86, 1,441.01 and 690.80 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.86 : 1,441.01 = 690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.86/1,441.01 = 690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.86x = 1,441.01 × 690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.86x = 995,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,439.05/1,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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