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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.31, 1,323.99 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.31, 1,323.99 and 710.28 is: 980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.31 : 1,323.99 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.31/1,323.99 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.31x = 1,323.99 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.31x = 940,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,403.62/959.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.29

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