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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,328.88 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,328.88 and 609.04 is: 840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,328.88 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,328.88 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,328.88 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 809,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,341.08/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.19

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