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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,433.76 and 883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,433.76 and 883.68 is: 1,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,433.76 = 883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,433.76 = 883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,433.76 × 883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 1,266,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,985.04/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.91

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