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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.31, 1,326.20 and 796.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.31, 1,326.20 and 796.29 is: 1,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.31 : 1,326.20 = 796.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.31/1,326.20 = 796.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.31x = 1,326.20 × 796.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.31x = 1,056,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,039.80/960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.69

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