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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.38, 1,325.09 and 695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.38, 1,325.09 and 695.20 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.38 : 1,325.09 = 695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.38/1,325.09 = 695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.38x = 1,325.09 × 695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.38x = 921,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,202.57/960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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