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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,325.82 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,325.82 and 606.66 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,325.82 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,325.82 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,325.82 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 804,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,321.96/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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