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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.40, 1,384.08 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.40, 1,384.08 and 693.28 is: 957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.40 : 1,384.08 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.40/1,384.08 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.40x = 1,384.08 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.40x = 959,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,554.98/1,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.26

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