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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.89, 1,438.58 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.89, 1,438.58 and 613.40 is: 918.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.89 : 1,438.58 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.89/1,438.58 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.89x = 1,438.58 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.89x = 882,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,419.31/960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.34

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