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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.13, 1,324.38 and 665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.13, 1,324.38 and 665.29 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.13 : 1,324.38 = 665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.13/1,324.38 = 665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.13x = 1,324.38 × 665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.13x = 881,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,096.77/960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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