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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.65, 1,324.11 and 694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.65, 1,324.11 and 694.16 is: 956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.65 : 1,324.11 = 694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.65/1,324.11 = 694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.65x = 1,324.11 × 694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.65x = 919,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,144.20/960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.79

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