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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.36, 1,324.90 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.36, 1,324.90 and 611.24 is: 843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.36 : 1,324.90 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.36/1,324.90 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.36x = 1,324.90 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.36x = 809,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,831.88/960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.26

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