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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,324.17 and 881.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,324.17 and 881.61 is: 1,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,324.17 = 881.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,324.17 = 881.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,324.17 × 881.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 1,167,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,401.51/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.99

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