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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.27, 1,317.39 and 913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.27, 1,317.39 and 913.79 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.27 : 1,317.39 = 913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.27/1,317.39 = 913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.27x = 1,317.39 × 913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.27x = 1,203,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,813.24/960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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