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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.76, 1,439.40 and 766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.76, 1,439.40 and 766.96 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.76 : 1,439.40 = 766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.76/1,439.40 = 766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.76x = 1,439.40 × 766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.76x = 1,103,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,962.22/960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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