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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.03, 1,322.69 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.03, 1,322.69 and 665.22 is: 917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.03 : 1,322.69 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.03/1,322.69 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.03x = 1,322.69 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.03x = 879,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,876.52/959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.47

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