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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.14, 1,324.44 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.14, 1,324.44 and 909.93 is: 1,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.14 : 1,324.44 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.14/1,324.44 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.14x = 1,324.44 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.14x = 1,205,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,147.69/959.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.49

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