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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,373.19 and 696.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,373.19 and 696.79 is: 960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,373.19 = 696.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,373.19 = 696.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,373.19 × 696.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 956,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,828.08/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.96

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