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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.58, 1,442.61 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.58, 1,442.61 and 716.32 is: 1,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.58 : 1,442.61 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.58/1,442.61 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.58x = 1,442.61 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.58x = 1,033,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,370.40/960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.78

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