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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,326.12 and 803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,326.12 and 803.24 is: 1,108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,326.12 = 803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,326.12 = 803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,326.12 × 803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 1,065,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,186.00/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.56

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