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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.70, 1,370.25 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.70, 1,370.25 and 698.04 is: 963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.70 : 1,370.25 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.70/1,370.25 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.70x = 1,370.25 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.70x = 956,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,489.31/992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.52

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