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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,324.74 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,324.74 and 611.08 is: 842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,324.74 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,324.74 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,324.74 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 809,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,522.12/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.80

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