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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.56, 1,389.10 and 692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.56, 1,389.10 and 692.48 is: 955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.56 : 1,389.10 = 692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.56/1,389.10 = 692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.56x = 1,389.10 × 692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.56x = 961,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,923.97/1,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.65

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