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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,364.49 and 694.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,364.49 and 694.05 is: 957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,364.49 = 694.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,364.49 = 694.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,364.49 × 694.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 947,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,024.28/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.84

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