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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,369.89 and 698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,369.89 and 698.11 is: 964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,369.89 = 698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,369.89 = 698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,369.89 × 698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 956,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,330.48/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.50

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