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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.90, 1,325.30 and 645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.90, 1,325.30 and 645.87 is: 891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.90 : 1,325.30 = 645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.90/1,325.30 = 645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.90x = 1,325.30 × 645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.90x = 855,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,968.28/959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.73

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