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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.75, 1,324.47 and 610.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.75, 1,324.47 and 610.91 is: 843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.75 : 1,324.47 = 610.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.75/1,324.47 = 610.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.75x = 1,324.47 × 610.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.75x = 809,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,131.97/959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.07

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