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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.91, 1,441.95 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.91, 1,441.95 and 522.45 is: 783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.91 : 1,441.95 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.91/1,441.95 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.91x = 1,441.95 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.91x = 753,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,346.78/960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.99

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