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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.00, 1,324.33 and 601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.00, 1,324.33 and 601.03 is: 829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.00 : 1,324.33 = 601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.00/1,324.33 = 601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.00x = 1,324.33 × 601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.00x = 795,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,957.81/960.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.12

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