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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,370.42 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,370.42 and 698.82 is: 964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,370.42 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,370.42 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,370.42 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 957,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,673.41/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.05

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