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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,324.68 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,324.68 and 610.64 is: 842.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,324.68 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,324.68 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,324.68 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 808,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,902.60/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.54

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