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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.24, 1,322.54 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.24, 1,322.54 and 693.56 is: 956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.24 : 1,322.54 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.24/1,322.54 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.24x = 1,322.54 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.24x = 917,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,260.84/959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.24

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