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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,436.88 and 880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,436.88 and 880.16 is: 1,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,436.88 = 880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,436.88 = 880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,436.88 × 880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 1,264,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,684.30/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.27

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