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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,324.80 and 606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,324.80 and 606.03 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,324.80 = 606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,324.80 = 606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,324.80 × 606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 802,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,868.54/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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