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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.72, 1,504.78 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.72, 1,504.78 and 697.68 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.72 : 1,504.78 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.72/1,504.78 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.72x = 1,504.78 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.72x = 1,049,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,854.91/1,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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