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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,322.38 and 693.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,322.38 and 693.23 is: 956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,322.38 = 693.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,322.38 = 693.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,322.38 × 693.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 916,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,713.49/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.05

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