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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,325.44 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,325.44 and 695.84 is: 959.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,325.44 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,325.44 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,325.44 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 922,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,294.17/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.44

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