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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,437.80 and 651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,437.80 and 651.07 is: 975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,437.80 = 651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,437.80 = 651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,437.80 × 651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 936,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,108.45/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.93

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