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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,437.20 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,437.20 and 651.12 is: 975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,437.20 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,437.20 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,437.20 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 935,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,789.66/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.68

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