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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.58, 1,326 and 680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.58, 1,326 and 680.86 is: 939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.58 : 1,326 = 680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.58/1,326 = 680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.58x = 1,326 × 680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.58x = 902,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,820.36/960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.87

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