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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.53, 1,369.94 and 697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.53, 1,369.94 and 697.90 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.53 : 1,369.94 = 697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.53/1,369.94 = 697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.53x = 1,369.94 × 697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.53x = 956,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,070.79/992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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