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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,315.85 and 691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,315.85 and 691.94 is: 955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,315.85 = 691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,315.85 = 691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,315.85 × 691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 910,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,489.08/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.83

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