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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.49, 1,324.60 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.49, 1,324.60 and 628.80 is: 867.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.49 : 1,324.60 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.49/1,324.60 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.49x = 1,324.60 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.49x = 832,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,905.48/960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.17

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