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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.96, 1,373.52 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.96, 1,373.52 and 700.48 is: 967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.96 : 1,373.52 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.96/1,373.52 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.96x = 1,373.52 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.96x = 962,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,123.29/994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.00

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