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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.19, 1,329.40 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.19, 1,329.40 and 608.88 is: 840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.19 : 1,329.40 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.19/1,329.40 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.19x = 1,329.40 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.19x = 809,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,445.07/963.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.38

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