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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,324.04 and 605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,324.04 and 605.31 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,324.04 = 605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,324.04 = 605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,324.04 × 605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 801,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,451.63/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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