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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,317.42 and 952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,317.42 and 952.26 is: 1,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,317.42 = 952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,317.42 = 952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,317.42 × 952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 1,254,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,526.37/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.15

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