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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,323.80 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,323.80 and 610.18 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,323.80 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,323.80 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,323.80 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 807,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,756.28/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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