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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,323 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,323 and 664.29 is: 916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,323 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,323 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,323 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 878,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,855.67/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.31

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