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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,326.64 and 629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,326.64 and 629.88 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,326.64 = 629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,326.64 = 629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,326.64 × 629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 835,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,624.00/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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