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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.62, 1,323.46 and 810.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.62, 1,323.46 and 810.97 is: 1,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.62 : 1,323.46 = 810.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.62/1,323.46 = 810.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.62x = 1,323.46 × 810.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.62x = 1,073,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,286.36/959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.45

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