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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.54, 1,438.04 and 564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.54, 1,438.04 and 564.02 is: 844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.54 : 1,438.04 = 564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.54/1,438.04 = 564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.54x = 1,438.04 × 564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.54x = 811,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,083.81/960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.40

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