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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,321.99 and 692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,321.99 and 692.95 is: 956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,321.99 = 692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,321.99 = 692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,321.99 × 692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 916,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,072.97/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.14

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