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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.84, 1,438.32 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.84, 1,438.32 and 526.68 is: 788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.84 : 1,438.32 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.84/1,438.32 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.84x = 1,438.32 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.84x = 757,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,534.38/960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.41

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