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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.12, 1,327.17 and 697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.12, 1,327.17 and 697.10 is: 960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.12 : 1,327.17 = 697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.12/1,327.17 = 697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.12x = 1,327.17 × 697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.12x = 925,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,163.57/963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.59

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