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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.55, 1,443.54 and 570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.55, 1,443.54 and 570.63 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.55 : 1,443.54 = 570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.55/1,443.54 = 570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.55x = 1,443.54 × 570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.55x = 823,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,717.16/960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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