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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,324.41 and 629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,324.41 and 629.03 is: 868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,324.41 = 629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,324.41 = 629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,324.41 × 629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 833,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,087.00/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.12

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