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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,301.79 and 695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,301.79 and 695.50 is: 959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,301.79 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,301.79 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,301.79 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 905,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,391.69/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.52

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