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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.25, 1,325.24 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.25, 1,325.24 and 628.86 is: 867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.25 : 1,325.24 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.25/1,325.24 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.25x = 1,325.24 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.25x = 833,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,384.67/960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.89

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