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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,324.44 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,324.44 and 586.92 is: 809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,324.44 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,324.44 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,324.44 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 777,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,340.32/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.73

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