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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,321.88 and 696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,321.88 and 696.69 is: 960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,321.88 = 696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,321.88 = 696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,321.88 × 696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 920,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,937.09/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.18

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