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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.70, 1,323.70 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.70, 1,323.70 and 675.66 is: 931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.70 : 1,323.70 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.70/1,323.70 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.70x = 1,323.70 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.70x = 894,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,369.45/959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.93

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