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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,326.04 and 628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,326.04 and 628.85 is: 867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,326.04 = 628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,326.04 = 628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,326.04 × 628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 833,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,882.00/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.77

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