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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.50, 1,371.96 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.50, 1,371.96 and 700.11 is: 965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.50 : 1,371.96 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.50/1,371.96 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.50x = 1,371.96 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.50x = 960,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,522.92/994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.84

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