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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,345.56 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,345.56 and 695.76 is: 959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,345.56 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,345.56 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,345.56 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 936,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,186.83/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.78

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