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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,371.68 and 694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,371.68 and 694.66 is: 959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,371.68 = 694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,371.68 = 694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,371.68 × 694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 952,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,851.23/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.07

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