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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,323.54 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,323.54 and 697.23 is: 962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,323.54 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,323.54 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,323.54 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 922,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,811.79/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.13

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