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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.54, 1,439.92 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.54, 1,439.92 and 412.41 is: 618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.54 : 1,439.92 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.54/1,439.92 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.54x = 1,439.92 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.54x = 593,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,837.41/960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.23

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