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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.70, 1,504.13 and 696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.70, 1,504.13 and 696.73 is: 961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.70 : 1,504.13 = 696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.70/1,504.13 = 696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.70x = 1,504.13 × 696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.70x = 1,047,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,964.97/1,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.70

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