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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,439.19 and 612.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,439.19 and 612.43 is: 918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,439.19 = 612.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,439.19 = 612.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,439.19 × 612.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 881,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,399.53/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.05

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