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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,370.90 and 699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,370.90 and 699.18 is: 964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,370.90 = 699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,370.90 = 699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,370.90 × 699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 958,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,502.37/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.53

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