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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,323.81 and 610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,323.81 and 610.17 is: 841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,323.81 = 610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,323.81 = 610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,323.81 × 610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 807,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,749.15/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.88

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