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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,328.01 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,328.01 and 609.03 is: 839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,328.01 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,328.01 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,328.01 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 808,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,794.41/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.62

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