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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.96, 1,325.52 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.96, 1,325.52 and 606.90 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.96 : 1,325.52 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.96/1,325.52 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.96x = 1,325.52 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.96x = 804,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,458.09/960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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