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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,321.86 and 664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,321.86 and 664.32 is: 915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,321.86 = 664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,321.86 = 664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,321.86 × 664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 878,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,138.04/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.15

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