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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.45, 1,323.04 and 676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.45, 1,323.04 and 676.17 is: 932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.45 : 1,323.04 = 676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.45/1,323.04 = 676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.45x = 1,323.04 × 676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.45x = 894,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,598.27/959.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.40

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