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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.73, 1,440.86 and 806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.73, 1,440.86 and 806.76 is: 1,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.73 : 1,440.86 = 806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.73/1,440.86 = 806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.73x = 1,440.86 × 806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.73x = 1,162,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,424.18/960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.94

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