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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,440.43 and 613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,440.43 and 613.76 is: 920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,440.43 = 613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,440.43 = 613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,440.43 × 613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 884,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,077.68/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.30

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