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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.57, 1,316.95 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.57, 1,316.95 and 943.06 is: 1,292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.57 : 1,316.95 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.57/1,316.95 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.57x = 1,316.95 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.57x = 1,241,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,959.21/960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.94

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