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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.46, 1,325.18 and 611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.46, 1,325.18 and 611.18 is: 843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.46 : 1,325.18 = 611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.46/1,325.18 = 611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.46x = 1,325.18 × 611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.46x = 809,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,923.51/960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.27

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