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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,439.51 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,439.51 and 549.86 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,439.51 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,439.51 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,439.51 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 791,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,519.02/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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