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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,325.26 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,325.26 and 587.16 is: 810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,325.26 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,325.26 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,325.26 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 778,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,139.66/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.52

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