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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.59, 1,437.91 and 646.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.59, 1,437.91 and 646.07 is: 968.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.59 : 1,437.91 = 646.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.59/1,437.91 = 646.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.59x = 1,437.91 × 646.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.59x = 928,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,990.51/959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.11

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