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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.75, 1,325.88 and 587.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.75, 1,325.88 and 587.69 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.75 : 1,325.88 = 587.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.75/1,325.88 = 587.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.75x = 1,325.88 × 587.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.75x = 779,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,206.42/960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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