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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,324.54 and 610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,324.54 and 610.94 is: 842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,324.54 = 610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,324.54 = 610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,324.54 × 610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 809,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,214.47/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.88

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