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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.58, 1,325.32 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.58, 1,325.32 and 680.52 is: 939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.58 : 1,325.32 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.58/1,325.32 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.58x = 1,325.32 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.58x = 901,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,906.77/959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.90

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