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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.85, 1,325.43 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.85, 1,325.43 and 628.68 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.85 : 1,325.43 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.85/1,325.43 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.85x = 1,325.43 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.85x = 833,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,271.33/960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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