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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.26, 1,324.40 and 645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.26, 1,324.40 and 645.42 is: 890.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.26 : 1,324.40 = 645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.26/1,324.40 = 645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.26x = 1,324.40 × 645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.26x = 854,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,791.02/960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.16

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