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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,316.69 and 689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,316.69 and 689.25 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,316.69 = 689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,316.69 = 689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,316.69 × 689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 907,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,532.66/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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