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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.63, 1,324.50 and 610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.63, 1,324.50 and 610.25 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.63 : 1,324.50 = 610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.63/1,324.50 = 610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.63x = 1,324.50 × 610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.63x = 808,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,276.13/959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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