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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.17, 1,325.70 and 735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.17, 1,325.70 and 735.72 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.17 : 1,325.70 = 735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.17/1,325.70 = 735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.17x = 1,325.70 × 735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.17x = 975,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,339.03/960.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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