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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.32, 1,502.97 and 696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.32, 1,502.97 and 696.74 is: 961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.32 : 1,502.97 = 696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.32/1,502.97 = 696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.32x = 1,502.97 × 696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.32x = 1,047,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,179.32/1,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.31

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