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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.32, 1,325.36 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.32, 1,325.36 and 628.83 is: 867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.32 : 1,325.36 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.32/1,325.36 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.32x = 1,325.36 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.32x = 833,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,427.70/960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.86

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