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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.49, 1,301.66 and 695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.49, 1,301.66 and 695.41 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.49 : 1,301.66 = 695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.49/1,301.66 = 695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.49x = 1,301.66 × 695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.49x = 905,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,182.61/943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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