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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.42, 1,324.26 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.42, 1,324.26 and 672.24 is: 926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.42 : 1,324.26 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.42/1,324.26 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.42x = 1,324.26 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.42x = 890,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,220.54/960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.91

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