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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,325.61 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,325.61 and 535.22 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,325.61 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,325.61 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,325.61 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 709,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,496.30/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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