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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.04, 1,384.27 and 688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.04, 1,384.27 and 688.73 is: 949.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.04 : 1,384.27 = 688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.04/1,384.27 = 688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.04x = 1,384.27 × 688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.04x = 953,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,379.63/1,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.54

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