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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.04, 1,325.96 and 644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.04, 1,325.96 and 644.80 is: 890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.04 : 1,325.96 = 644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.04/1,325.96 = 644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.04x = 1,325.96 × 644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.04x = 854,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,979.01/960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.57

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