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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.49, 1,323.66 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.49, 1,323.66 and 609.96 is: 841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.49 : 1,323.66 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.49/1,323.66 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.49x = 1,323.66 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.49x = 807,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,379.65/959.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.47

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