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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,440.08 and 635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,440.08 and 635.35 is: 953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,440.08 = 635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,440.08 = 635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,440.08 × 635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 914,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,954.83/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.02

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