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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.54, 1,324.10 and 694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.54, 1,324.10 and 694.86 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.54 : 1,324.10 = 694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.54/1,324.10 = 694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.54x = 1,324.10 × 694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.54x = 920,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,060.65/960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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