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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,325.49 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,325.49 and 628.62 is: 867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,325.49 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,325.49 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,325.49 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 833,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,229.52/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.78

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