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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.24, 1,438.91 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.24, 1,438.91 and 700.77 is: 1,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.24 : 1,438.91 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.24/1,438.91 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.24x = 1,438.91 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.24x = 1,008,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,344.96/960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.10

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