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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,438.56 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,438.56 and 594.12 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,438.56 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,438.56 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,438.56 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 854,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,677.27/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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