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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,325.84 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,325.84 and 713.60 is: 984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,325.84 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,325.84 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,325.84 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 946,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,119.42/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.88

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