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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,325.12 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,325.12 and 676.72 is: 934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,325.12 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,325.12 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,325.12 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 896,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,735.21/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.22

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