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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,442.04 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,442.04 and 705.04 is: 1,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,442.04 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,442.04 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,442.04 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 1,016,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,695.88/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.09

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