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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,323.36 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,323.36 and 605.04 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,323.36 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,323.36 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,323.36 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 800,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,685.73/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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