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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.56, 1,326.32 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.56, 1,326.32 and 662.12 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.56 : 1,326.32 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.56/1,326.32 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.56x = 1,326.32 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.56x = 878,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,183.00/960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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