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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.71, 1,366.23 and 696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.71, 1,366.23 and 696.07 is: 960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.71 : 1,366.23 = 696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.71/1,366.23 = 696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.71x = 1,366.23 × 696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.71x = 950,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,991.72/989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.88

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