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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,440.90 and 686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,440.90 and 686.10 is: 1,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,440.90 = 686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,440.90 = 686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,440.90 × 686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 988,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,601.49/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.15

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