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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.54, 1,324.48 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.54, 1,324.48 and 649.22 is: 896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.54 : 1,324.48 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.54/1,324.48 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.54x = 1,324.48 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.54x = 859,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,878.91/959.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.14

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