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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,440.54 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,440.54 and 412.92 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,440.54 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,440.54 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,440.54 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 594,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,827.78/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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