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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,441.14 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,441.14 and 383.52 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,441.14 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,441.14 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,441.14 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 552,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,706.01/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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