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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.65, 1,322.73 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.65, 1,322.73 and 693.16 is: 955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.65 : 1,322.73 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.65/1,322.73 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.65x = 1,322.73 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.65x = 916,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,860.22/959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.41

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