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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,325.85 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,325.85 and 646.08 is: 891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,325.85 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,325.85 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,325.85 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 856,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,605.17/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.43

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