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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.57, 1,365.15 and 694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.57, 1,365.15 and 694.54 is: 959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.57 : 1,365.15 = 694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.57/1,365.15 = 694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.57x = 1,365.15 × 694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.57x = 948,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,151.28/988.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.11

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