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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.68, 1,503.23 and 696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.68, 1,503.23 and 696.42 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.68 : 1,503.23 = 696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.68/1,503.23 = 696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.68x = 1,503.23 × 696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.68x = 1,046,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,875.95/1,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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