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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,370.94 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,370.94 and 695.70 is: 959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,370.94 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,370.94 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,370.94 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 953,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,762.96/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.34

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