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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,347.48 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,347.48 and 696.93 is: 962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,347.48 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,347.48 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,347.48 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 939,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,099.24/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.35

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