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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.63, 1,323.12 and 609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.63, 1,323.12 and 609.25 is: 840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.63 : 1,323.12 = 609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.63/1,323.12 = 609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.63x = 1,323.12 × 609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.63x = 806,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,110.86/958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.90

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