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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.75, 1,473.75 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.75, 1,473.75 and 696.06 is: 959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.75 : 1,473.75 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.75/1,473.75 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.75x = 1,473.75 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.75x = 1,025,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,818.43/1,068.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.83

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