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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.54, 1,358.61 and 960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.54, 1,358.61 and 960.20 is: 1,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.54 : 1,358.61 = 960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.54/1,358.61 = 960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.54x = 1,358.61 × 960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.54x = 1,304,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,537.32/987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.00

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