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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,303.86 and 697.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,303.86 and 697.00 is: 961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,303.86 = 697.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,303.86 = 697.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,303.86 × 697.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 908,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,787.16/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.59

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