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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.93, 1,376.37 and 702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.93, 1,376.37 and 702.50 is: 969.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.93 : 1,376.37 = 702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.93/1,376.37 = 702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.93x = 1,376.37 × 702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.93x = 966,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,893.04/996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.87

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