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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.59, 1,309.39 and 696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.59, 1,309.39 and 696.38 is: 960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.59 : 1,309.39 = 696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.59/1,309.39 = 696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.59x = 1,309.39 × 696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.59x = 911,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,824.72/949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.23

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