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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,324.32 and 610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,324.32 and 610.16 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,324.32 = 610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,324.32 = 610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,324.32 × 610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 808,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,047.09/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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