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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.96, 1,328.28 and 608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.96, 1,328.28 and 608.90 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.96 : 1,328.28 = 608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.96/1,328.28 = 608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.96x = 1,328.28 × 608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.96x = 808,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,789.69/962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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