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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,324.90 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,324.90 and 606.02 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,324.90 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,324.90 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,324.90 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 802,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,915.90/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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