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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,325.88 and 611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,325.88 and 611.26 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,325.88 = 611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,325.88 = 611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,325.88 × 611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 810,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,457.41/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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