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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,325.52 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,325.52 and 804.96 is: 1,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,325.52 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,325.52 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,325.52 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 1,066,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,990.58/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.89

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