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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,440.42 and 570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,440.42 and 570.49 is: 855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,440.42 = 570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,440.42 = 570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,440.42 × 570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 821,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,745.21/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.86

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