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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.22, 1,324.76 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.22, 1,324.76 and 628.83 is: 867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.22 : 1,324.76 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.22/1,324.76 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.22x = 1,324.76 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.22x = 833,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,045.69/960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.56

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