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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.57, 1,324.56 and 826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.57, 1,324.56 and 826.30 is: 1,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.57 : 1,324.56 = 826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.57/1,324.56 = 826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.57x = 1,324.56 × 826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.57x = 1,094,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,481.23/959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.60

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