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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.58, 1,324.55 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.58, 1,324.55 and 605.75 is: 836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.58 : 1,324.55 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.58/1,324.55 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.58x = 1,324.55 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.58x = 802,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,341.05/959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.14

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