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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.45, 1,442.49 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.45, 1,442.49 and 597.77 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.45 : 1,442.49 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.45/1,442.49 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.45x = 1,442.49 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.45x = 862,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,277.25/960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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