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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.33, 1,329.99 and 698.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.33, 1,329.99 and 698.65 is: 964.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.33 : 1,329.99 = 698.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.33/1,329.99 = 698.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.33x = 1,329.99 × 698.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.33x = 929,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,197.51/963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.57

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