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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,367.32 and 960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,367.32 and 960.63 is: 1,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,367.32 = 960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,367.32 = 960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,367.32 × 960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 1,313,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,481.82/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.07

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