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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,386.24 and 692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,386.24 and 692.96 is: 956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,386.24 = 692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,386.24 = 692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,386.24 × 692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 960,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,608.87/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.78

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