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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.36, 1,325.86 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.36, 1,325.86 and 649.32 is: 896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.36 : 1,325.86 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.36/1,325.86 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.36x = 1,325.86 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.36x = 860,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,907.42/960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.44

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