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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.13, 1,384.02 and 688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.13, 1,384.02 and 688.86 is: 949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.13 : 1,384.02 = 688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.13/1,384.02 = 688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.13x = 1,384.02 × 688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.13x = 953,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,396.02/1,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.47

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