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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,370.64 and 699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,370.64 and 699.64 is: 963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,370.64 = 699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,370.64 = 699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,370.64 × 699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 958,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,954.57/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.93

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