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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.04, 1,438.71 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.04, 1,438.71 and 548.56 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.04 : 1,438.71 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.04/1,438.71 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.04x = 1,438.71 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.04x = 789,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,218.76/960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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