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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.40, 1,437.26 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.40, 1,437.26 and 590.04 is: 883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.40 : 1,437.26 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.40/1,437.26 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.40x = 1,437.26 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.40x = 848,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,040.89/960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.01

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