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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.70, 1,324.77 and 610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.70, 1,324.77 and 610.82 is: 843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.70 : 1,324.77 = 610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.70/1,324.77 = 610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.70x = 1,324.77 × 610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.70x = 809,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,196.01/959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.18

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