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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.19, 1,324.99 and 587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.19, 1,324.99 and 587.01 is: 810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.19 : 1,324.99 = 587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.19/1,324.99 = 587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.19x = 1,324.99 × 587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.19x = 777,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,788.08/960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.04

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