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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.66, 1,440.72 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.66, 1,440.72 and 412.76 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.66 : 1,440.72 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.66/1,440.72 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.66x = 1,440.72 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.66x = 594,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,675.19/960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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