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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.01, 1,327.86 and 659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.01, 1,327.86 and 659.21 is: 909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.01 : 1,327.86 = 659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.01/1,327.86 = 659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.01x = 1,327.86 × 659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.01x = 875,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,331.95/962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.90

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