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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,323.51 and 803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,323.51 and 803.31 is: 1,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,323.51 = 803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,323.51 = 803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,323.51 × 803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 1,063,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,188.82/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.32

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