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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.17, 1,324.82 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.17, 1,324.82 and 610.92 is: 842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.17 : 1,324.82 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.17/1,324.82 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.17x = 1,324.82 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.17x = 809,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,360.56/960.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.94

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