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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,324.20 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,324.20 and 623.76 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,324.20 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,324.20 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,324.20 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 825,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,982.99/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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