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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,367.34 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,367.34 and 696.20 is: 960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,367.34 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,367.34 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,367.34 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 951,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,942.11/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.14

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