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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.42, 1,324.13 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.42, 1,324.13 and 623.22 is: 860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.42 : 1,324.13 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.42/1,324.13 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.42x = 1,324.13 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.42x = 825,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,221.18/959.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.13

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