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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.10, 1,324.67 and 738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.10, 1,324.67 and 738.66 is: 1,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.10 : 1,324.67 = 738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.10/1,324.67 = 738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.10x = 1,324.67 × 738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.10x = 978,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,480.74/960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.14

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