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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,437.52 and 821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,437.52 and 821.20 is: 1,229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,437.52 = 821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,437.52 = 821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,437.52 × 821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 1,180,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,491.42/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.99

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