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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.15, 1,323.18 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.15, 1,323.18 and 605.21 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.15 : 1,323.18 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.15/1,323.18 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.15x = 1,323.18 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.15x = 800,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,801.77/959.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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