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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.80, 1,391.34 and 694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.80, 1,391.34 and 694.84 is: 959.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.80 : 1,391.34 = 694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.80/1,391.34 = 694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.80x = 1,391.34 × 694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.80x = 966,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,758.69/1,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.28

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