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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.86, 1,324.92 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.86, 1,324.92 and 711.10 is: 981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.86 : 1,324.92 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.86/1,324.92 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.86x = 1,324.92 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.86x = 942,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,150.61/959.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.55

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