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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.07, 1,323.48 and 679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.07, 1,323.48 and 679.77 is: 938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.07 : 1,323.48 = 679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.07/1,323.48 = 679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.07x = 1,323.48 × 679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.07x = 899,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,656.05/959.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.06

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