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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.18, 1,323.39 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.18, 1,323.39 and 697.36 is: 963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.18 : 1,323.39 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.18/1,323.39 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.18x = 1,323.39 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.18x = 922,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,879.25/958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.16

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