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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.67, 1,324.59 and 628.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.67, 1,324.59 and 628.99 is: 867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.67 : 1,324.59 = 628.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.67/1,324.59 = 628.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.67x = 1,324.59 × 628.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.67x = 833,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,153.86/960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.26

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