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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,320.84 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,320.84 and 695.94 is: 959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,320.84 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,320.84 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,320.84 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 919,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,225.39/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.15

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