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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.78, 1,440.45 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.78, 1,440.45 and 548.94 is: 823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.78 : 1,440.45 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.78/1,440.45 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.78x = 1,440.45 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.78x = 790,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,720.62/960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.00

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