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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.68, 1,324.80 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.68, 1,324.80 and 628.12 is: 867.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.68 : 1,324.80 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.68/1,324.80 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.68x = 1,324.80 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.68x = 832,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,133.38/959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.09

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