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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,439.26 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,439.26 and 612.47 is: 918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,439.26 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,439.26 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,439.26 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 881,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,503.57/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.12

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