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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.42, 1,323.63 and 605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.42, 1,323.63 and 605.24 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.42 : 1,323.63 = 605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.42/1,323.63 = 605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.42x = 1,323.63 × 605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.42x = 801,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,107.20/959.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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