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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,325.58 and 642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,325.58 and 642.45 is: 886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,325.58 = 642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,325.58 = 642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,325.58 × 642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 851,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,621.43/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.24

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