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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.25, 1,439.76 and 651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.25, 1,439.76 and 651.64 is: 977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.25 : 1,439.76 = 651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.25/1,439.76 = 651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.25x = 1,439.76 × 651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.25x = 938,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,205.21/960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.04

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