Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.27, 1,440 and 547.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 960.27, 1,440 and 547.98 is: 821.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960.27 : 1,440 = 547.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960.27/1,440 = 547.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960.27x = 1,440 × 547.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960.27x = 789,091.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,091.20/960.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821.74
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