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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.50, 1,440.12 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.50, 1,440.12 and 549.86 is: 824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.50 : 1,440.12 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.50/1,440.12 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.50x = 1,440.12 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.50x = 791,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,864.38/960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.43

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