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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,322.66 and 710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,322.66 and 710.98 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,322.66 = 710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,322.66 = 710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,322.66 × 710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 940,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,384.81/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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