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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.46, 1,326.70 and 774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.46, 1,326.70 and 774.66 is: 1,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.46 : 1,326.70 = 774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.46/1,326.70 = 774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.46x = 1,326.70 × 774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.46x = 1,027,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,741.42/960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.05

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