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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,325.03 and 587.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,325.03 and 587.29 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,325.03 = 587.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,325.03 = 587.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,325.03 × 587.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 778,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,176.87/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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