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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.09, 1,440.12 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.09, 1,440.12 and 595.11 is: 892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.09 : 1,440.12 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.09/1,440.12 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.09x = 1,440.12 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.09x = 857,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,029.81/960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.66

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