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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,328.09 and 608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,328.09 and 608.49 is: 839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,328.09 = 608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,328.09 = 608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,328.09 × 608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 808,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,126.44/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.18

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