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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.95, 1,362.27 and 692.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.95, 1,362.27 and 692.29 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.95 : 1,362.27 = 692.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.95/1,362.27 = 692.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.95x = 1,362.27 × 692.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.95x = 943,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,085.90/986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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