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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.27, 1,440.57 and 732.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.27, 1,440.57 and 732.00 is: 1,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.27 : 1,440.57 = 732.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.27/1,440.57 = 732.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.27x = 1,440.57 × 732.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.27x = 1,054,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,498.28/960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.13

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