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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,325.88 and 645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,325.88 and 645.92 is: 891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,325.88 = 645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,325.88 = 645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,325.88 × 645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 856,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,412.41/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.69

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