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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.38, 1,389.72 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.38, 1,389.72 and 692.20 is: 954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.38 : 1,389.72 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.38/1,389.72 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.38x = 1,389.72 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.38x = 961,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,964.18/1,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.92

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