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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.89, 1,324.99 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.89, 1,324.99 and 835.44 is: 1,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.89 : 1,324.99 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.89/1,324.99 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.89x = 1,324.99 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.89x = 1,106,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,949.65/960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.00

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