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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.84, 1,325.18 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.84, 1,325.18 and 645.56 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.84 : 1,325.18 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.84/1,325.18 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.84x = 1,325.18 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.84x = 855,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,483.20/959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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