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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,324.80 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,324.80 and 592.64 is: 817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,324.80 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,324.80 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,324.80 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 785,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,129.47/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.84

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