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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,440.14 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,440.14 and 411.86 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,440.14 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,440.14 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,440.14 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 593,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,136.06/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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