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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,324.69 and 628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,324.69 and 628.79 is: 867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,324.69 = 628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,324.69 = 628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,324.69 × 628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 832,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,951.83/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.50

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