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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.86, 1,317.20 and 693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.86, 1,317.20 and 693.09 is: 956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.86 : 1,317.20 = 693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.86/1,317.20 = 693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.86x = 1,317.20 × 693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.86x = 912,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,934.68/954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.10

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