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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.21, 1,439.15 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.21, 1,439.15 and 549.54 is: 823.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.21 : 1,439.15 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.21/1,439.15 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.21x = 1,439.15 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.21x = 790,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,867.74/960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.64

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