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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.56, 1,323.24 and 665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.56, 1,323.24 and 665.32 is: 916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.56 : 1,323.24 = 665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.56/1,323.24 = 665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.56x = 1,323.24 × 665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.56x = 880,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,378.04/960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.53

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