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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,440.60 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,440.60 and 528.16 is: 791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,440.60 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,440.60 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,440.60 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 760,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,867.30/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.84

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