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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.83, 1,328.37 and 936.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.83, 1,328.37 and 936.83 is: 1,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.83 : 1,328.37 = 936.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.83/1,328.37 = 936.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.83x = 1,328.37 × 936.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.83x = 1,244,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,456.67/959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.54

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