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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.26, 1,326.88 and 829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.26, 1,326.88 and 829.04 is: 1,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.26 : 1,326.88 = 829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.26/1,326.88 = 829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.26x = 1,326.88 × 829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.26x = 1,100,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,036.60/960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.56

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