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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.28, 1,473.72 and 695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.28, 1,473.72 and 695.58 is: 959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.28 : 1,473.72 = 695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.28/1,473.72 = 695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.28x = 1,473.72 × 695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.28x = 1,025,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,090.16/1,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.57

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