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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.76, 1,323.10 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.76, 1,323.10 and 610.08 is: 841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.76 : 1,323.10 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.76/1,323.10 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.76x = 1,323.10 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.76x = 807,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,196.85/958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.92

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