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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,440.14 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,440.14 and 591.14 is: 886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,440.14 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,440.14 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,440.14 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 851,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,314.20/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.20

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