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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,439.64 and 521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,439.64 and 521.82 is: 782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,439.64 = 521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,439.64 = 521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,439.64 × 521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 751,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,232.94/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.44

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