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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,437.72 and 805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,437.72 and 805.60 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,437.72 = 805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,437.72 = 805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,437.72 × 805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 1,158,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,227.23/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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