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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.71, 1,373.13 and 701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.71, 1,373.13 and 701.07 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.71 : 1,373.13 = 701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.71/1,373.13 = 701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.71x = 1,373.13 × 701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.71x = 962,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,660.25/994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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