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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.12, 1,346.61 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.12, 1,346.61 and 695.36 is: 960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.12 : 1,346.61 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.12/1,346.61 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.12x = 1,346.61 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.12x = 936,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,384.70/975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.28

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