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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,441.10 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,441.10 and 549.40 is: 824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,441.10 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,441.10 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,441.10 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 791,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,740.34/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.21

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