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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.38, 1,325.74 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.38, 1,325.74 and 606.62 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.38 : 1,325.74 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.38/1,325.74 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.38x = 1,325.74 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.38x = 804,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,220.40/960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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