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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,426.34 and 690.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,426.34 and 690.97 is: 1,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,426.34 = 690.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,426.34 = 690.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,426.34 × 690.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 985,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,558.15/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.65

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