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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.67, 1,324.40 and 628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.67, 1,324.40 and 628.98 is: 868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.67 : 1,324.40 = 628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.67/1,324.40 = 628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.67x = 1,324.40 × 628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.67x = 833,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,017.97/959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.03

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