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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.27, 1,329.62 and 609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.27, 1,329.62 and 609.30 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.27 : 1,329.62 = 609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.27/1,329.62 = 609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.27x = 1,329.62 × 609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.27x = 810,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,134.42/963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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