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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,436.91 and 683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,436.91 and 683.72 is: 1,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,436.91 = 683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,436.91 = 683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,436.91 × 683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 982,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,444.11/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.38

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