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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.08, 1,477.32 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.08, 1,477.32 and 698.64 is: 962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.08 : 1,477.32 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.08/1,477.32 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.08x = 1,477.32 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.08x = 1,032,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,114.84/1,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.72

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