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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,302.24 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,302.24 and 695.98 is: 960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,302.24 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,302.24 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,302.24 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 906,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,333.00/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.26

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