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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.89, 1,326 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.89, 1,326 and 535.51 is: 738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.89 : 1,326 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.89/1,326 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.89x = 1,326 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.89x = 710,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,082.95/960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.99

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