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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.11, 1,323.34 and 663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.11, 1,323.34 and 663.87 is: 915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.11 : 1,323.34 = 663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.11/1,323.34 = 663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.11x = 1,323.34 × 663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.11x = 878,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,525.73/959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.98

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