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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,321.38 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,321.38 and 695.24 is: 959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,321.38 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,321.38 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,321.38 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 918,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,676.23/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.15

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