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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.07, 1,324.89 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.07, 1,324.89 and 610.75 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.07 : 1,324.89 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.07/1,324.89 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.07x = 1,324.89 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.07x = 809,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,176.57/960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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