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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.86, 1,323.98 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.86, 1,323.98 and 660.98 is: 911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.86 : 1,323.98 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.86/1,323.98 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.86x = 1,323.98 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.86x = 875,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,124.30/959.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.72

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