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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,324.44 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,324.44 and 661.36 is: 912.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,324.44 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,324.44 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,324.44 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 875,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,931.64/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.54

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