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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.88, 1,321.44 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.88, 1,321.44 and 695.44 is: 959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.88 : 1,321.44 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.88/1,321.44 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.88x = 1,321.44 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.88x = 918,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,982.23/957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.39

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