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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,302.14 and 695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,302.14 and 695.75 is: 959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,302.14 = 695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,302.14 = 695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,302.14 × 695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 905,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,963.91/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.87

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