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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.62, 1,389.51 and 696.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.62, 1,389.51 and 696.54 is: 961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.62 : 1,389.51 = 696.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.62/1,389.51 = 696.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.62x = 1,389.51 × 696.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.62x = 967,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,849.30/1,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.48

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