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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.61, 1,372.32 and 695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.61, 1,372.32 and 695.48 is: 959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.61 : 1,372.32 = 695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.61/1,372.32 = 695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.61x = 1,372.32 × 695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.61x = 954,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,419.40/994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.60

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