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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.75, 1,440.77 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.75, 1,440.77 and 375.32 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.75 : 1,440.77 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.75/1,440.77 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.75x = 1,440.77 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.75x = 540,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,749.80/960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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