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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.74, 1,325.80 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.74, 1,325.80 and 587.73 is: 811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.74 : 1,325.80 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.74/1,325.80 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.74x = 1,325.80 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.74x = 779,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,212.43/960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.05

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