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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.29, 1,323.47 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.29, 1,323.47 and 711.02 is: 980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.29 : 1,323.47 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.29/1,323.47 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.29x = 1,323.47 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.29x = 941,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,018.73/959.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.96

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