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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,320.26 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,320.26 and 694.04 is: 957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,320.26 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,320.26 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,320.26 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 916,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,313.25/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.97

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