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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.98, 1,326.11 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.98, 1,326.11 and 535.61 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.98 : 1,326.11 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.98/1,326.11 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.98x = 1,326.11 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.98x = 710,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,268.47/960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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