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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,370.14 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,370.14 and 698.64 is: 963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,370.14 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,370.14 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,370.14 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 957,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,234.61/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.52

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