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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,323.36 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,323.36 and 605.01 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,323.36 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,323.36 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,323.36 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 800,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,646.03/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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