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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.15, 1,371.92 and 700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.15, 1,371.92 and 700.04 is: 966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.15 : 1,371.92 = 700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.15/1,371.92 = 700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.15x = 1,371.92 × 700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.15x = 960,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,405.70/994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.06

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