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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.22, 1,325.14 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.22, 1,325.14 and 624.20 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.22 : 1,325.14 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.22/1,325.14 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.22x = 1,325.14 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.22x = 827,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,152.39/960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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