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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.57, 1,439.55 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.57, 1,439.55 and 412.59 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.57 : 1,439.55 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.57/1,439.55 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.57x = 1,439.55 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.57x = 593,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,943.93/960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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