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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,324.32 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,324.32 and 605.62 is: 836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,324.32 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,324.32 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,324.32 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 802,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,034.68/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.15

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