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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.12, 1,387.44 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.12, 1,387.44 and 695.04 is: 959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.12 : 1,387.44 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.12/1,387.44 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.12x = 1,387.44 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.12x = 964,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,326.30/1,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.41

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