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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,308.96 and 696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,308.96 and 696.47 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,308.96 = 696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,308.96 = 696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,308.96 × 696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 911,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,644.83/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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