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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.07, 1,322.69 and 664.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.07, 1,322.69 and 664.05 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.07 : 1,322.69 = 664.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.07/1,322.69 = 664.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.07x = 1,322.69 × 664.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.07x = 878,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,328.97/959.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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