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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.41, 1,392.66 and 694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.41, 1,392.66 and 694.49 is: 959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.41 : 1,392.66 = 694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.41/1,392.66 = 694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.41x = 1,392.66 × 694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.41x = 967,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,181.48/1,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.12

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