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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.04, 1,432.36 and 828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.04, 1,432.36 and 828.82 is: 1,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.04 : 1,432.36 = 828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.04/1,432.36 = 828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.04x = 1,432.36 × 828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.04x = 1,187,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,168.62/960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.58

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