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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.52, 1,376.37 and 703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.52, 1,376.37 and 703.14 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.52 : 1,376.37 = 703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.52/1,376.37 = 703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.52x = 1,376.37 × 703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.52x = 967,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,780.80/998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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