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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,324.18 and 610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,324.18 and 610.53 is: 842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,324.18 = 610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,324.18 = 610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,324.18 × 610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 808,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,451.62/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.45

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