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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.36, 1,396.02 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.36, 1,396.02 and 696.36 is: 961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.36 : 1,396.02 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.36/1,396.02 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.36x = 1,396.02 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.36x = 972,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,132.49/1,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.21

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