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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.80, 1,439.99 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.80, 1,439.99 and 527.45 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.80 : 1,439.99 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.80/1,439.99 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.80x = 1,439.99 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.80x = 759,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,523.69/960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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