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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,364.22 and 693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,364.22 and 693.66 is: 957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,364.22 = 693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,364.22 = 693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,364.22 × 693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 946,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,304.85/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.49

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