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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.61, 1,324.26 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.61, 1,324.26 and 679.56 is: 937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.61 : 1,324.26 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.61/1,324.26 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.61x = 1,324.26 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.61x = 899,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,914.13/959.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.79

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