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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.82, 1,387.17 and 693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.82, 1,387.17 and 693.78 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.82 : 1,387.17 = 693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.82/1,387.17 = 693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.82x = 1,387.17 × 693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.82x = 962,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,390.80/1,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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