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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.50, 1,324.21 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.50, 1,324.21 and 628.11 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.50 : 1,324.21 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.50/1,324.21 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.50x = 1,324.21 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.50x = 831,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,747.97/959.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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