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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.18, 1,322.01 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.18, 1,322.01 and 696.36 is: 961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.18 : 1,322.01 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.18/1,322.01 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.18x = 1,322.01 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.18x = 920,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,594.88/957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.78

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