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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.22, 1,439.65 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.22, 1,439.65 and 412.12 is: 617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.22 : 1,439.65 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.22/1,439.65 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.22x = 1,439.65 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.22x = 593,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,308.56/960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.89

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