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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,301.40 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,301.40 and 695.12 is: 959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,301.40 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,301.40 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,301.40 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 904,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,629.17/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.03

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