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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,438.48 and 849.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,438.48 and 849.61 is: 1,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,438.48 = 849.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,438.48 = 849.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,438.48 × 849.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 1,222,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,141.27/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.48

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