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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.54, 1,436.49 and 569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.54, 1,436.49 and 569.45 is: 851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.54 : 1,436.49 = 569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.54/1,436.49 = 569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.54x = 1,436.49 × 569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.54x = 818,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,002.05/960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.61

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