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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.49, 1,311.95 and 698.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.49, 1,311.95 and 698.27 is: 962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.49 : 1,311.95 = 698.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.49/1,311.95 = 698.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.49x = 1,311.95 × 698.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.49x = 916,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,090.51/951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.80

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