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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.28, 1,324.98 and 611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.28, 1,324.98 and 611.56 is: 843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.28 : 1,324.98 = 611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.28/1,324.98 = 611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.28x = 1,324.98 × 611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.28x = 810,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,304.77/960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.82

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