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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,443.42 and 691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,443.42 and 691.97 is: 954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,443.42 = 691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,443.42 = 691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,443.42 × 691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 998,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,796.12/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.27

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