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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.83, 1,390.25 and 691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.83, 1,390.25 and 691.97 is: 955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.83 : 1,390.25 = 691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.83/1,390.25 = 691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.83x = 1,390.25 × 691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.83x = 962,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,011.29/1,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.49

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