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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,322.70 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,322.70 and 679.30 is: 936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,322.70 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,322.70 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,322.70 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 898,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,510.11/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.87

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