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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.75, 1,330.01 and 698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.75, 1,330.01 and 698.32 is: 963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.75 : 1,330.01 = 698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.75/1,330.01 = 698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.75x = 1,330.01 × 698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.75x = 928,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,772.58/963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.71

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