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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.02, 1,325.05 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.02, 1,325.05 and 610.50 is: 842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.02 : 1,325.05 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.02/1,325.05 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.02x = 1,325.05 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.02x = 808,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,943.03/960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.63

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