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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,323.72 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,323.72 and 661.16 is: 911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,323.72 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,323.72 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,323.72 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 875,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,190.72/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.92

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