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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.91, 1,440.69 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.91, 1,440.69 and 375.46 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.91 : 1,440.69 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.91/1,440.69 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.91x = 1,440.69 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.91x = 540,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,921.47/960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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