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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.35, 1,324.67 and 645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.35, 1,324.67 and 645.75 is: 890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.35 : 1,324.67 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.35/1,324.67 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.35x = 1,324.67 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.35x = 855,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,402.42/960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.72

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