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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.30, 1,325.52 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.30, 1,325.52 and 628.20 is: 867.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.30 : 1,325.52 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.30/1,325.52 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.30x = 1,325.52 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.30x = 832,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,691.66/960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.12

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