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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,326.39 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,326.39 and 645.30 is: 891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,326.39 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,326.39 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,326.39 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 855,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,919.47/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.46

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