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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,324.51 and 605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,324.51 and 605.89 is: 836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,324.51 = 605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,324.51 = 605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,324.51 × 605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 802,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,510.91/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.42

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