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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.86, 1,321 and 692.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.86, 1,321 and 692.23 is: 954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.86 : 1,321 = 692.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.86/1,321 = 692.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.86x = 1,321 × 692.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.86x = 914,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,435.83/957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.67

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