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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.56, 1,324.36 and 736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.56, 1,324.36 and 736.76 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.56 : 1,324.36 = 736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.56/1,324.36 = 736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.56x = 1,324.36 × 736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.56x = 975,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,735.47/960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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