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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,430.16 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,430.16 and 698.08 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,430.16 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,430.16 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,430.16 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 998,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,366.09/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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