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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.38, 1,323.45 and 609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,323.45 and 609.70 is: 841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.38 : 1,323.45 = 609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.38/1,323.45 = 609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.38x = 1,323.45 × 609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.38x = 806,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,907.47/959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.07

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