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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,324.76 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,324.76 and 628.16 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,324.76 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,324.76 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,324.76 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 832,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,151.48/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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