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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,326.30 and 696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,326.30 and 696.09 is: 960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,326.30 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,326.30 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,326.30 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 923,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,224.17/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.43

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