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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.49, 1,387.23 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.49, 1,387.23 and 691.20 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.49 : 1,387.23 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.49/1,387.23 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.49x = 1,387.23 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.49x = 958,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,853.38/1,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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