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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.93, 1,329.05 and 608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.93, 1,329.05 and 608.63 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.93 : 1,329.05 = 608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.93/1,329.05 = 608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.93x = 1,329.05 × 608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.93x = 808,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,899.56/962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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