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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,388.13 and 695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,388.13 and 695.54 is: 960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,388.13 = 695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,388.13 = 695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,388.13 × 695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 965,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,499.94/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.10

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