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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,439.02 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,439.02 and 651.24 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,439.02 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,439.02 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,439.02 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 937,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,144.54/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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