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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,438.98 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,438.98 and 411.77 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,438.98 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,438.98 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,438.98 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 592,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,521.60/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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