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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.16, 1,437.50 and 612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.16, 1,437.50 and 612.60 is: 917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.16 : 1,437.50 = 612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.16/1,437.50 = 612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.16x = 1,437.50 × 612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.16x = 880,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,612.50/960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.15

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