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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.44, 1,317.96 and 689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.44, 1,317.96 and 689.58 is: 951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.44 : 1,317.96 = 689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.44/1,317.96 = 689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.44x = 1,317.96 × 689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.44x = 908,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,838.86/955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.23

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