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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,390.50 and 692.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,390.50 and 692.91 is: 956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,390.50 = 692.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,390.50 = 692.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,390.50 × 692.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 963,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,495.28/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.95

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