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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.61, 1,362.65 and 693.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.61, 1,362.65 and 693.37 is: 955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.61 : 1,362.65 = 693.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.61/1,362.65 = 693.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.61x = 1,362.65 × 693.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.61x = 944,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,813.76/988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.70

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