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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.24, 1,325.11 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.24, 1,325.11 and 534.86 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.24 : 1,325.11 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.24/1,325.11 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.24x = 1,325.11 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.24x = 708,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,748.33/960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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