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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.57, 1,369.86 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.57, 1,369.86 and 710.32 is: 979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.57 : 1,369.86 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.57/1,369.86 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.57x = 1,369.86 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.57x = 973,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,038.96/993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.34

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