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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,370.80 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,370.80 and 698.72 is: 963.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,370.80 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,370.80 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,370.80 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 957,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,805.38/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.23

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