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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.28, 1,323.60 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.28, 1,323.60 and 610.56 is: 842.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.28 : 1,323.60 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.28/1,323.60 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.28x = 1,323.60 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.28x = 808,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,137.22/959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.44

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