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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,319.67 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,319.67 and 694.26 is: 957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,319.67 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,319.67 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,319.67 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 916,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,194.09/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.66

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