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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,324.75 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,324.75 and 587.15 is: 809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,324.75 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,324.75 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,324.75 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 777,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,826.96/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.83

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