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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.43, 1,372.83 and 701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.43, 1,372.83 and 701.01 is: 967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.43 : 1,372.83 = 701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.43/1,372.83 = 701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.43x = 1,372.83 × 701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.43x = 962,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,367.56/994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.76

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