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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,324.69 and 680.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,324.69 and 680.31 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,324.69 = 680.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,324.69 = 680.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,324.69 × 680.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 901,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,199.85/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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