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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,324.98 and 628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,324.98 and 628.94 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,324.98 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,324.98 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,324.98 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 833,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,332.92/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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