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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,325.76 and 606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,325.76 and 606.63 is: 837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,325.76 = 606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,325.76 = 606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,325.76 × 606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 804,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,245.79/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.42

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