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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.13, 1,325.61 and 740.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.13, 1,325.61 and 740.23 is: 1,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.13 : 1,325.61 = 740.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.13/1,325.61 = 740.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.13x = 1,325.61 × 740.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.13x = 981,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,256.29/960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.00

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