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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.21, 1,325.00 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.21, 1,325.00 and 628.11 is: 866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.21 : 1,325.00 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.21/1,325.00 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.21x = 1,325.00 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.21x = 832,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,242.61/960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.73

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