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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.83, 1,325.86 and 628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.83, 1,325.86 and 628.73 is: 867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.83 : 1,325.86 = 628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.83/1,325.86 = 628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.83x = 1,325.86 × 628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.83x = 833,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,607.96/960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.59

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