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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.26, 1,440.81 and 717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.26, 1,440.81 and 717.26 is: 1,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.26 : 1,440.81 = 717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.26/1,440.81 = 717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.26x = 1,440.81 × 717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.26x = 1,033,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,428.18/960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.20

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