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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,432.96 and 935.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,432.96 and 935.55 is: 1,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,432.96 = 935.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,432.96 = 935.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,432.96 × 935.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 1,340,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,603.39/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.24

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