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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.86, 1,325.65 and 610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.86, 1,325.65 and 610.76 is: 843.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.86 : 1,325.65 = 610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.86/1,325.65 = 610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.86x = 1,325.65 × 610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.86x = 809,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,653.99/959.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.51

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