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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,325.42 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,325.42 and 738.52 is: 1,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,325.42 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,325.42 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,325.42 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 978,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,849.18/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.63

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