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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,323.78 and 605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,323.78 and 605.33 is: 835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,323.78 = 605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,323.78 = 605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,323.78 × 605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 801,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,323.75/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.10

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