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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.23, 1,440.39 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.23, 1,440.39 and 549.18 is: 823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.23 : 1,440.39 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.23/1,440.39 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.23x = 1,440.39 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.23x = 791,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,033.51/960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.79

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