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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,325.84 and 875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,325.84 and 875.48 is: 1,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,325.84 = 875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,325.84 = 875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,325.84 × 875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 1,160,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,735.40/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.71

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