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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,364 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,364 and 693.54 is: 957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,364 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,364 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,364 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 945,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,988.56/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.28

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