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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.82, 1,326.02 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.82, 1,326.02 and 611.50 is: 843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.82 : 1,326.02 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.82/1,326.02 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.82x = 1,326.02 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.82x = 810,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,861.23/960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.93

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