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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,441.84 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,441.84 and 755.68 is: 1,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,441.84 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,441.84 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,441.84 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 1,089,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,569.65/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.45

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