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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.46, 1,440.96 and 700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.46, 1,440.96 and 700.72 is: 1,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.46 : 1,440.96 = 700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.46/1,440.96 = 700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.46x = 1,440.96 × 700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.46x = 1,009,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,709.49/960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.28

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