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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,324.80 and 750.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,324.80 and 750.45 is: 1,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,324.80 = 750.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,324.80 = 750.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,324.80 × 750.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 994,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,196.16/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.97

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