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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.11, 1,324.97 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.11, 1,324.97 and 534.77 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.11 : 1,324.97 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.11/1,324.97 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.11x = 1,324.97 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.11x = 708,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,554.21/960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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