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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,324.44 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,324.44 and 605.66 is: 836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,324.44 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,324.44 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,324.44 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 802,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,153.71/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.30

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