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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,440.50 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,440.50 and 613.31 is: 919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,440.50 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,440.50 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,440.50 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 883,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,465.85/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.37

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