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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,324.98 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,324.98 and 629.12 is: 868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,324.98 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,324.98 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,324.98 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 833,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,571.42/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.18

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