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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,330.18 and 942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,330.18 and 942.48 is: 1,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,330.18 = 942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,330.18 = 942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,330.18 × 942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 1,253,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,668.05/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.23

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