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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,324.08 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,324.08 and 684 is: 942.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,324.08 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,324.08 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,324.08 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 905,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,670.72/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.94

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