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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.65, 1,439.96 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.65, 1,439.96 and 412.38 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.65 : 1,439.96 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.65/1,439.96 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.65x = 1,439.96 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.65x = 593,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,810.70/960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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