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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,324.26 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,324.26 and 698.44 is: 962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,324.26 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,324.26 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,324.26 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 924,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,916.15/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.57

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