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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,326.56 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,326.56 and 646.56 is: 892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,326.56 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,326.56 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,326.56 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 857,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,700.63/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.62

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