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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.80, 1,439.98 and 830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.80, 1,439.98 and 830.18 is: 1,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.80 : 1,439.98 = 830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.80/1,439.98 = 830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.80x = 1,439.98 × 830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.80x = 1,195,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,444.12/960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.22

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