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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.24, 1,314.06 and 940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.24, 1,314.06 and 940.08 is: 1,286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.24 : 1,314.06 = 940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.24/1,314.06 = 940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.24x = 1,314.06 × 940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.24x = 1,235,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,321.52/960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.47

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