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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.98, 1,324.06 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.98, 1,324.06 and 623.97 is: 860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.98 : 1,324.06 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.98/1,324.06 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.98x = 1,324.06 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.98x = 826,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,173.72/959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.62

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