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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.47, 1,323.89 and 723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.47, 1,323.89 and 723.35 is: 998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.47 : 1,323.89 = 723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.47/1,323.89 = 723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.47x = 1,323.89 × 723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.47x = 957,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,635.83/959.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.09

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