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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,324.44 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,324.44 and 738.96 is: 1,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,324.44 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,324.44 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,324.44 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 978,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,708.18/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.98

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