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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,324.01 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,324.01 and 660.80 is: 912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,324.01 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,324.01 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,324.01 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 874,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,905.81/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.19

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