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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.33, 1,325.43 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.33, 1,325.43 and 680.58 is: 939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.33 : 1,325.43 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.33/1,325.43 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.33x = 1,325.43 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.33x = 902,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,061.15/960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.32

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