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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.97, 1,323.80 and 907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.97, 1,323.80 and 907.94 is: 1,252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.97 : 1,323.80 = 907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.97/1,323.80 = 907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.97x = 1,323.80 × 907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.97x = 1,201,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,919.81/959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.04

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