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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.11, 1,318.59 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.11, 1,318.59 and 690.48 is: 952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.11 : 1,318.59 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.11/1,318.59 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.11x = 1,318.59 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.11x = 910,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,453.27/956.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.25

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