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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.16, 1,325.46 and 611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.16, 1,325.46 and 611.32 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.16 : 1,325.46 = 611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.16/1,325.46 = 611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.16x = 1,325.46 × 611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.16x = 810,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,280.21/960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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