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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,511.76 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,511.76 and 696.72 is: 961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,511.76 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,511.76 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,511.76 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 1,053,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,273.43/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.61

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