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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,325.03 and 946.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,325.03 and 946.17 is: 1,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,325.03 = 946.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,325.03 = 946.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,325.03 × 946.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 1,253,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,698.90/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.12

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