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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,325.21 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,325.21 and 680.08 is: 938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,325.21 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,325.21 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,325.21 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 901,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,248.82/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.66

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