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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.72, 1,438.92 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.72, 1,438.92 and 837.60 is: 1,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.72 : 1,438.92 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.72/1,438.92 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.72x = 1,438.92 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.72x = 1,205,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,239.39/960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.52

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