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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.30, 1,320.84 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.30, 1,320.84 and 781.02 is: 1,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.30 : 1,320.84 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.30/1,320.84 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.30x = 1,320.84 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.30x = 1,031,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,602.46/960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.25

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