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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.46, 1,325.89 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.46, 1,325.89 and 606.89 is: 837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.46 : 1,325.89 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.46/1,325.89 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.46x = 1,325.89 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.46x = 804,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,669.38/960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.80

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