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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.32, 1,440.90 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.32, 1,440.90 and 527.46 is: 791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.32 : 1,440.90 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.32/1,440.90 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.32x = 1,440.90 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.32x = 760,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,017.11/960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.42

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