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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,326.21 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,326.21 and 624.72 is: 862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,326.21 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,326.21 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,326.21 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 828,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,509.91/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.20

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