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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.02, 1,437.47 and 548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.02, 1,437.47 and 548.60 is: 821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.02 : 1,437.47 = 548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.02/1,437.47 = 548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.02x = 1,437.47 × 548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.02x = 788,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,586.11/960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.43

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