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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.89, 1,440.56 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.89, 1,440.56 and 652.84 is: 978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.89 : 1,440.56 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.89/1,440.56 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.89x = 1,440.56 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.89x = 940,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,453.22/960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.74

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