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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.40, 1,440.60 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.40, 1,440.60 and 668.80 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.40 : 1,440.60 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.40/1,440.60 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.40x = 1,440.60 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.40x = 963,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,473.28/960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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