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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,318.26 and 689.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,318.26 and 689.95 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,318.26 = 689.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,318.26 = 689.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,318.26 × 689.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 909,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,533.49/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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