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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.11, 1,364.33 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.11, 1,364.33 and 693.77 is: 957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.11 : 1,364.33 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.11/1,364.33 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.11x = 1,364.33 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.11x = 946,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,531.17/988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.92

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