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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.26, 1,371.43 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.26, 1,371.43 and 698.93 is: 965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.26 : 1,371.43 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.26/1,371.43 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.26x = 1,371.43 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.26x = 958,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,532.73/993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.03

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