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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,427.79 and 695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,427.79 and 695.54 is: 1,043.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,427.79 = 695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,427.79 = 695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,427.79 × 695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 993,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,085.06/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.84

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