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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.04, 1,326.90 and 846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.04, 1,326.90 and 846.28 is: 1,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.04 : 1,326.90 = 846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.04/1,326.90 = 846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.04x = 1,326.90 × 846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.04x = 1,122,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,928.93/960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.67

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