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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.18, 1,439.91 and 757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.18, 1,439.91 and 757.14 is: 1,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.18 : 1,439.91 = 757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.18/1,439.91 = 757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.18x = 1,439.91 × 757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.18x = 1,090,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,213.46/960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.43

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