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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.86, 1,327.03 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.86, 1,327.03 and 611.76 is: 844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.86 : 1,327.03 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.86/1,327.03 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.86x = 1,327.03 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.86x = 811,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,823.87/960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.89

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