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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.19, 1,440.32 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.19, 1,440.32 and 549.14 is: 823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.19 : 1,440.32 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.19/1,440.32 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.19x = 1,440.32 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.19x = 790,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,927.38/960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.72

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