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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,323.21 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,323.21 and 648.52 is: 894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,323.21 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,323.21 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,323.21 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 858,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,128.15/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.80

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