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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.57, 1,440.83 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.57, 1,440.83 and 635.85 is: 953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.57 : 1,440.83 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.57/1,440.83 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.57x = 1,440.83 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.57x = 916,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,148.58/960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.76

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