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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,440.27 and 613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,440.27 and 613.11 is: 919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,440.27 = 613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,440.27 = 613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,440.27 × 613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 883,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,043.94/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.00

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