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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.85, 1,441.20 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.85, 1,441.20 and 548.69 is: 823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.85 : 1,441.20 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.85/1,441.20 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.85x = 1,441.20 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.85x = 790,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,772.03/960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.00

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