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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.24, 1,324.32 and 628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.24, 1,324.32 and 628.22 is: 867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.24 : 1,324.32 = 628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.24/1,324.32 = 628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.24x = 1,324.32 × 628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.24x = 831,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,964.31/959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.32

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