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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.41, 1,324.04 and 639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.41, 1,324.04 and 639.83 is: 883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.41 : 1,324.04 = 639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.41/1,324.04 = 639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.41x = 1,324.04 × 639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.41x = 847,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,160.98/959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.00

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