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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,323.81 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,323.81 and 628.65 is: 866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,323.81 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,323.81 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,323.81 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 832,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,213.16/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.94

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