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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.76, 1,324.80 and 629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.76, 1,324.80 and 629.20 is: 867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.76 : 1,324.80 = 629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.76/1,324.80 = 629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.76x = 1,324.80 × 629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.76x = 833,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,564.16/960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.61

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